This week I would like to talk about the purpose of the Church. The Church is for Sinners, Not Saints: Jesus Came for the Sick. Our churches should be a spiritual hospital. It’s a place where the spiritually sick can be healed. Christianity centers on the belief that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to save sinners and offer …
This year is really going by very quickly. Next week, on Monday, we celebrate the Labor Day Holiday. With that in mind I would like to talk a little about this holiday. According to Wikipedia, Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement …
This week, I’m sharing an internet post about the idea of getting too big for our britches—thinking we know as much as, or have more control than God Himself. Sometimes, we even mock or make fun of God. Here are six people who did just that. A man of 32 years, was smoking; while smoking his cigarette, he puffed out …
Faith… This week I would like to share a story about faith with you. When we pray to God, if we have faith and also believe, He will answer. It may not always be the answer we want, but it will be what God wants for us. I hope you enjoy “Faith on an Island”, Author Unknown. Faith on an Island A …
This week, let’s talk about the time we spend alone with God, which I like to call “God’s Time.” So, what is God’s Time? It’s any moment we dedicate to being with the Lord. This can include worshiping at church, morning or bedtime devotions, reading and studying the Bible, witnessing, praying, or even listening to and meditating on God’s words. …
This week I would like to share a story from South America. It’s a parable about the hummingbird told by the Quechuan people. This Story encourages us to do what we can when we can. I hope you enjoy it. The Hummingbird Story Once there was a great forest fire. All the animals fled to the edge of …
The Great Distractor In our world today there are a lot of distractions. It seems like any time we try to accomplish something we get easily distracted. Unless you are very disciplined, you can lose your focus. A distraction is simply defined as “something that prevents someone from giving full attention to what they are doing or working on.” Some …
This week I would like to share an inspirational story that was sent to me. The author of “The Gift” is unknown but has a really strong message. I’m told this is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. Enjoy The Gift. His house was in a poor area of the community. …
Sign of the times – The Killing Fields… It seems like every day we hear about someone being killed. I heard on the news the other day that 341 people in the gun free city of Chicago have been killed so far this year (6 Months). Think about it, that’s almost 2 people a day that are killed. Over 1,000 …
As we celebrate the 4th of July Friday, I would like to talk a little about this country we call America. Over the last 40 years or so, there has been a rift or separation in our beloved country. The last few years, the division of this country, has become wide and very pronounced. The values that this country was …
With Independence Day being a little over a week away, I would like to speak a little on the Great country we live in. Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the nation’s separation from British rule. It’s a federal holiday with festivities like fireworks, parades, and barbecues, symbolizing American …
Have you ever heard someone say, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” “Why does he let me continue to suffer like this?” “I don’t understand… where is God when I need him?” I think we’ve all heard them from time to time and most of us, if we are honest, even have asked those questions to ourselves. Have you ever …
Father’s Day is next Sunday June 15th. Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and a number of other countries around the world. We customarily honor our dads with a gift, maybe a meal and spending time with them. For some of us it’s a day to remember our …
The month of June has been designated as Gay Pride Month. The last Sunday is Gay Pride Day. This day commemorates the Stonewall riots for gay rights. The symbol of gay pride is the rainbow. I’m amazed that a sign from God to not destroyed the earth again by water is used by this organization. The rainbow doesn’t stand for …
Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “The Meaning of the Flag-Draped Coffin” The …
This is a short story about God’s Love for us. We all have these life stopping moments, but God never leaves us. In Hebrews 13:5 we find this promise “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” I hope you enjoy this story “God Really Loves Me”…. Unknown Author. “God Really Loves Me” Nineteen years ago I received a call from my …
Delayed not Denied Have you ever been delayed? I think we all have been delayed at one time or another. A few years ago, I was returning home after spending a week at our corporate headquarters. Needless to say, I was very anxious to get home. We all boarded the airplane when the pilot made an announcement due to weather …
Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11th. I would like to take a little time and look at Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, …
Blind Date – Author Unknown. This is a short story about a mother never ending Love for her son. Happy Mother’s Day. After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you too, and she would love to …
Wow… what a great Easter week!!! I hope everyone had a good Easter celebrating our Lord’s victory over death and the grave. It’s because He Lives… we can face tomorrow. We serve a living God. Today we are bombarded by ads to buy…. When you turn on the television or radio, you hear commercial after commercial about products. Products like …