Building up others is a gift to those around us. People who build us up are significant along our journey because they are interested in us when others may not be. A parent or other influential person’s words can shape and mold us in ways that are hard to quantify. Encouragers inspire us when we …
Are you listening to the right voice? People from Jerusalem had been exiled to Babylon and had compounded their problems by listening to the wrong voices. Jeremiah, a prophet still in Jerusalem, sent a letter to these refugees to make them aware of the false prophets. In this letter, found in Jeremiah 29, he gives …
Are you teachable? What does that mean? Miriam-Webster defines it as “capable of being taught, apt and willing to learn.”[1] In this age of technology, many older people have adapted and learned to use cell phones and computers, while others refuse even to try. We can easily understand the concept of being teachable as it …
Jeremiah tells us to seek the Lord, and He will be found, but is this true? The answer to that question is yes! Before their exile, the people of Jerusalem didn’t seem to be seeking God. They didn’t listen to Jeremiah’s warnings and wanted to believe what their false prophets were saying. In God’s timing, …
I remember an elderly gentleman who was very ill and near death, yet he was filled with the power of hope. How could that be? This man was hopeful because he knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He may have been near death, but he also looked forward to being with the Lord for …
Have you ever experienced a divine warning? Divine warnings can be subtle or a time when you know that had to come from the Lord. I remember a stern warning about the character of someone who came to me for counseling. This warning resulted in me transferring this person to a more experienced counselor. Other …
God wants to interact with His children, and the Holy Spirit moves us to pray. Perhaps you can think of a time when the Lord urged you to pray. Not long ago, there was a night when I was awake off and on several times. One of my friends was recovering from major surgery, so …
Have you ever thought about how divine guidance gives light? Everywhere you go in life, it would help if you had guidance. Parents need advice on how to raise children. Teachers need guidance on how to be better teachers. Students need assistance in school to work through difficulties and to prepare for the future. We …
The fact that light shines in the darkness is what makes light so fantastic. On a family vacation, we visited Mammoth Cave, and during one part of the tour, they turned off the lights in our part of the cave, and we were in total darkness. Then our guide turned on their flashlight, which dispelled …
The world is dark without Jesus, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. The Father sent His Son Jesus into the world to call people out of the darkness. John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to …