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, …
The danger of a hardened heart is as real today as it was when Moses confronted the Pharoah to let God’s people go. A hardened heart does not happen all at once, which is why it can be dangerous. Erosion occurs a little at a time, and a hardened heart is similar because it can …
In life, there is a time to stay where you are and a time to move forward as the Lord guides you by His Holy Spirit. It is easy to stay where you are when you are in your comfort zone and not move forward as the Lord directs you. As people, we can become …
The Lord is fighting for you, which tells much about Him, His love for you, and your importance. For someone to fight for you means you are worthy of rescue. There is not a person on earth that the Lord did not die for because He loves you and fights for you. 1 Timothy 2:3 This …
The phrase “don’t be afraid” is found in the Bible three hundred and sixty-five times. There is one for each day of the year. This becomes a daily reminder to live a life empowered by God. I don’t know about you, but being fearful is not something I enjoy or like to share with others. …
Our journey with the Lord is filled with twists and turns. In many ways our life resembles the scenic route. Have you ever been on a journey through the countryside and marveled at all the wonderful scenery as you drive along? A road with many twists and turns and hills seems much more scenic than …
We were at a crusade in an open-air stadium in Honduras. Thousands of people were listening as the speaker told the good news of Jesus. Just as he was about to call people to place their faith in Jesus, it began pouring rain. People ran for cover and began to leave. We needed the God …
Have you ever struggled to keep your focus on the Lord as your Savior? Even as a pastor, there have been times that I have neglected my personal relationship with Jesus because I was so focused on the workings of the church. We all struggle to keep our focus on Jesus and need the help …
What do you think of when you hear the word “treasure?” Often, we think of gold, silver, or jewels. Some people spend their entire lifetime pursuing such things. In doing this, they waste the life God has given them and thwart the plans God has for them. What if the Lord of the universe wanted …