This is a question that each of us must ask ourselves at the beginning of each day, each week, each month, each year and especially now while we are still breathing. We don’t want to experience the devastating results of getting to the end only to realize that we could have, should have, would have…
Do You Have Peace?
Before answering “yes” or “no” to that question take a look at the definition of peace. According to the web it means order, structure, decree, poise, organize, equilibrium or balance. Peace in Hebrew is “Shalom” which means tranquility, calm, whole, or harmony. Take a look at some word pictures that should help you to visualize…
Are You a Happy Mother Today?
What makes a mother happy? As a mother, it makes me happy to see my kids grow up to be responsible, respectful, loving, honorable, etc., but mostly God fearing. When these attributes are evident it makes me a “happy” mother knowing that all my sacrifices and efforts were worth it. We are asking about “happy…
What Have You Been Neglecting?
This question will hopefully provoke people to pay attention to what they are doing or better yet, what they are not doing. Why does this matter? Because “neglect” is a costly endeavor. Oftentimes the price one ends up paying is more than they could have ever thought or imagined. The following are a few areas…
Have You Been Faithful to Wound Your Friends?
Have you been faithful to wound your friends?????? What kind of question is that, you may ask. Well, the scriptures say, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are abundant.” (Proverbs 27: 6) When we examine what it means to wound a friend we are are not talking about…
What Does Easter Make You Think About…Dying or Dying?
When “Easter” rolls around many people think about dying eggs which makes for a decorative, colorful basket. Then there are others who think about Jesus dying on a cross, then rising from the dead. He did that to pay the penalty for our sins so we could be forgiven which gives us access to God….
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Do You Need Help Dealing With Your Sin?
Some people commit a sin and then try to cover it up with another one. You may be one that has been guilty of such, especially if you were like most kids who sneaked into the cookie jar when you knew it was forbidden. Then when mom inquired about who ate all the cookies you…
How do You Face the Giants in Your Life?
There is one group of people who when facing some type of giant in their lives respond in fear and are left defeated. Another group of people are able to face their giants with faith in God which leaves them victorious. What group are you a part of? The giants people face come in many…
Do You Get Stronger or Grow Weaker While in Battle?
It is difficult to live this life without facing some sort of daily battles. There are relational, dietary, educational, employment, and spiritual battles, just to name a few. The truth is, how we deal with these battles will cause us to grow weaker or to grow stronger. In I Samuel 18:6-8 we read about a…