“The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10 NLB) Young families are very busy with their jobs, church activities, children’s activities, etc. There are many distractions for them in their marriage...
“You may say to yourself, ‘My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.’ But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” Deut. 8:17-18a Perhaps you are familiar with the animation movie, Finding...
Suggestions to pray for your grandchild who is a pre-schooler. Pray they will:1. Develop a well-balanced personality2. Develop a sense of humor.3. Play well with others.4. Learn to obey quickly and respect authority.5. Explore and create without fear of...
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:10) Tomorrow is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—a day when this nation honors the man who fought without using violent force for righteousness and justice for black...
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 NIV Respect and reverence for God is the beginning of knowledge; that is, acquiring information, facts, ideas, truths or principles. A fool is an...
Texas is famous for its blue northers. When the ‘gate’ is left open in the panhandle, temperatures can drop from 85 to 35 degrees throughout much of the state in a matter of hours. I awoke in Fort Worth several years ago to be greeted by such a cold, gray,...
Blessings crown the head of the righteous,but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.The memory of the righteous will be a blessing,but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:6,7 NIV Recently a dear cousin went to be with the Lord. She loved the Lord and...
Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me…(Mark 9:37a) I had the privilege of chatting with Wess Stafford, president of Compassion International, on my radio program, Not On My Watch. Wess is a passionate advocate for the children of the...
A Prayer for Your Grandchildren Dear Lord, I pray ________________will:• Pay attention and not lose sight of Your Word. • Let your Word penetrate deep into the heart to bring life and healing to his/her soul.• ...
“The hour has come for you to wake up…” Rom. 13:11 I was at a luncheon recently when someone asked why we celebrate Christ’s birth on December 25th, since it was unlikely He was born at this time of the year. Celebrating Christmas in December goes back to the 4th...
