Taming The Giants & Bringing Light Into The Darkness It’s so easy to put on our rose-colored glasses and stay in our own safe little corner of the world and believe that all is well.  But let’s face it - all is NOT well.  Our nation is a mess - the world is a mess. … Continue reading THIS Is Our Turning Point →

Recommended Reading:  Daniel 3:1-30  How willing are we to profess our faith and love in our heavenly Father?  How willing are we to stand out in a crowd and be different?  How much faith do we really have in God to protect and keep us in a serious time of need, if we will but … Continue reading No Smell Of Fire →

The Importance of Our Decisions and Actions I read something a long time ago that said:  “People need to learn that their actions do affect other people.  So be careful what you say and do, it’s not always just about you..!” (Author Unknown)   One good example of this from the Bible is the story of … Continue reading When Kings Go Off To War →

Psalm 78:34-37 (GNT):  “Whenever he killed some of them, the rest would turn to him; they would repent and pray earnestly to him.  They remembered that God was their protector, that the Almighty came to their aid.  But their words were all lies; nothing they said was sincere.  They were not loyal to him; they … Continue reading Whenever →

Recommended Reading - Esther (NIV) If you have read the book of Esther, you will likely recall how King Xeres threw a big party that lasted for 7 days.  Wine was flowing freely to everyone.  Queen Vashti also had a party for all the women.  On the 7th day, King Xeres called for Queen Vashti … Continue reading If Not You Then Who? →

(All scripture references from the NIV) Do you ever have the experience where you are reading something that you know you have read many times before, then pause and have a “Wow!” moment?  As in – “Wow!  I have never noticed that before!”?  It actually happens to me a lot, which always rather amazes me … Continue reading Our Value →

(All scripture references NIV unless otherwise noted) I have never been one to watch many of those nature shows on television.  However, I do recall many years ago seeing one that truly amazed me.  It showed the connection of numerous animals and plants out in a jungle area, and their total dependence on one another … Continue reading Perfection →

(Scripture References from the NIV) We are living in a time where there are so many negative issues confronting us every day that it can be difficult to cope.  This tends to make us look at things through dark-colored glasses, so to speak.  That view can then shade our attitude causing us to feel down, … Continue reading Release Your Inner Child →

(Recommended reading – Psalm 3) We were brought up by our parents, at least most of us, to be strong and independent.  Babies are urged to sit up alone, to walk, to talk at very early ages – and when they accomplish any new feat, they are praised and applauded by everyone.  Then they are … Continue reading Strength In Dependency →

(1 Samuel 17 - from NIV) This book and chapter in the Bible is a very familiar story to most all of us about David and Goliath. It tells us that the Philistines had set up camp on one hill and the Israelites on another – battle lines were drawn.  Verses 4-7:  “A champion named … Continue reading Run Quickly To The Battle Line →