We can always depend on the fact that the Lord keeps His word, even if we fail or falter. Have you ever let someone down when you did not keep your promise? If we are honest, we have all failed at one time or another to keep our promises. It is easy to blame others …
Listening to God’s voice with the intention of obeying is one of the most significant aspects of the Christian life. What we do in life is determined by the voice we listen to. Listening to the voice of the Lord and obeying what He says will bring blessings into your life. This is the Lord’s …
Seeking the Lord can be a turning point and a special time in your relationship with Him. When we seek the Lord, it is a time of listening, being still, and waiting for the Lord to speak. We live in a fast-paced culture, and seeking the Lord for our questions and concerns is not always …
God has long-term plans for your life! Sometimes we can get so caught up in the world that we forget God placed us on this earth for His purpose. Are you aware that God has long-term plans for your life? Psalm 139:16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded …
Which voice are you listening to? This significantly impacts the direction you take in your life, including eternity. One of my friends was in a severe accident and was on the point of death when he said two voices were in his mind. One voice told him to die as he was going to heaven …
Grow where you are planted. This can have a profound effect on your life. Like a flower that grows in the cracks in the road, sometimes we must make the best of our situations and bloom where the Lord has placed us. Our family lived 2000 miles from where we grew up for almost ten …
Praying for your enemies makes a difference because the Lord wants to transform both you and them. When we pray for others, we begin to see them in a different light. The Lord desires that people live in peace with one another, and prayer can be a step in that process. During the cold war, …
Timely encouragement is one of the essential experiences that we can have and sometimes can come unexpectedly. Life can have difficult seasons, and a word of encouragement can make a huge difference. I remember encouraging a young man, and when I did, he stood up straighter, and a smile came to his face. There is …