God gives spiritual gifts to help others; the gifts aren’t just for ourselves. As the body of Christ, we are not to walk through life alone but to interact with others as we build each other. After the isolation caused by recent events, it has become apparent how much we need each other. When we …
When life is a struggle, everything is difficult. You might be experiencing this now and not sure which way to turn. Sin or something out of our control may cause problems. It can be heart-wrenching to see those around us struggle, especially family members and friends. Struggles often bring us to our knees to seek …
Jesus climbs into the boat with us. This is comforting because this is what He does in our life. I remember when I was a little boy, we all gathered around the dinner table to eat our evening meal. My grandmother had just passed away, and my mother was crying as we said our prayers. …
Have you ever had a time when you cried out to the Lord in desperation? What did the Lord do? How did that change your life? I remember crying out to the Lord for help when I was in a serious car accident as my car was hit broadside. After being briefly knocked out by …
Have you ever needed help from another person to accomplish a task? I believe most of us realize that we can’t always do things on our own. Gideon had been given an assignment by God and he didn’t see how he could possibly complete it. Judges 6:15 “But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? …
When you are overwhelmed it is hard to think and often, we don’t know which way to turn. This can happen with a health problem, loss of a job, loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, or a pandemic. David had not foreseen having to be a man on the run just like we …
The unbelieving Jews were upset with Paul. Even the synagogue leader, Crispus and his family had become Christians. I sure in the mind of these Jews, they wanted Paul stopped. They devised a rather devious plan. They would take Paul to court and accuse him of breaking the Roman rules about religion. Jews were considered …