God’s commandments are a blessing because the Lord protects us and guides us as we obey them. I grew up on a farm, and when I was very young, we were never to leave the house yard. One day I ventured out of the yard and soon found myself stuck in the mud so deep …
Fear of the Lord is one of the greatest blessings that we can have in our life. Fear of the Lord is much different than fear we typically think of. Our children usually had a night light in their room when they were young. A night light can be a fantastic instrument to help children …
Personal faith can’t be delegated, but we must all have our own faith. One of my friends is a faithful believer in Jesus but has an adult child far from God. My friend would love to have faith for his child, but it doesn’t work that way. In life, there are many times when there …
The power and glory of God are on display as we open our eyes and look around. Have you ever observed a beautiful sunset, gazed at the stars of the Milky Way, or studied a flower? There are so many things in nature that seem to be so awesome. Wow! All creation points to a …
Following the Lord is not easy because our spiritual journey is more like a marathon than a sprint. As a marathon runner runs, it tests his ability over a long course. A runner can become weary, but to finish the race, they must endure. Along our faith journey, there can be many trials, tribulations, and …
Obeying God brings spiritual rewards into our lives. Would you like the blessings of the Lord poured out into your life? This may not be something you have given much thought to, but it affects your daily life journey. The world usually thinks of blessings in terms of wealth, but God’s blessings are a different …
The idea that God wants to meet with us is a beautiful true thought. God can meet with us any time we desire. He is never too busy, and we don’t need an appointment. He is always there to hear our prayers and powerfully pursues us. Revelation 3:20Look! I stand at the door and knock. …
I have observed how miracles impact our faith. A few years ago, we were on a mission trip to Honduras, assisting in a conference about healing. The pastor’s sister, in her mid-thirties, came forward for prayer for her eyes. Although she wore glasses, she could not read the large clock in the gathering area. After …
The heart of God is to rescue, which gives insight into the very character of God. We had a guest speaker at our church years ago who told about how he and a friend were rescued in the Bearing Sea after their small aircraft crashed into the water. Against all odds, the Lord answered their …
The consequences of fighting God and His will for our lives may not be apparent as we head the down the wrong road. We live in a world where most world leaders and their minions seem to be declaring war on God and His Kingdom. When comparing ourselves to the corrupt leaders of the world, …