I don’t think a person exists anywhere on earth that hasn’t lost something at one time or another.  Losing something or someone really important can be especially horrible and stressful.  Luke 2:14 says this:  “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”  Each of us must be incredibly important [...]

What are some things you’d like to add to your life?  How about kindness or integrity?  Or maybe patience and peace?  I think all four of these are worthy characteristics to add to our growing character.  II Peter 1:5-7 says this: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and [...]

Have you ever noticed how tangled up relationships can get?  And do you ever hear any of these comments among family and friends? – He said this.  She said that.  I don’t like her?  He makes me crazy!  Relationships can be difficult at times, but as I get older, I am learning that a little [...]

Proverbs 3:5-6 says this: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;  in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”  If you notice, this verse doesn’t say, “Trust in the Lord with half of your heart” or “three-quarters”.  It says “all”.  That’s completely – [...]

Isn’t it truly amazing that people have actually given their lives for the Word of God?  God’s Word has meant so much to some people that they were willing to die for it rather than see it compromised.  This is a truth that should compel us all to hold the Bible in the highest esteem.  [...]