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 …
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 …