The Elephant and the Rope (Author Unknown) As a man was passing by an elephant, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that this huge creature was contained by only a small rope tied to his leg. There were no chains or cages. It would seem that the elephant could, at anytime, easily break away from this rope but for …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and it marks the end of the Lenten season. Good Friday is a solemn day, and it is a time for reflection, repentance, and prayer for Christians around …
This week I would like to talk about Sunday Christians. So, what is a Sunday Christian? You will find the Sunday Christian in church every Sunday singing, tithing, praying, and supporting social functions. Please don’t take this wrong, there is nothing wrong with what they are doing. But they are missing one very important thing… A personal relationship with Jesus …
A few weeks ago, I heard a comment about prayer. This person said, “God doesn’t hear me”. Then he went on to say, “Why even pray… Nothing will happen… God doesn’t hear me… It’s just a waste of time”. Wow, I could only think how misguided and deceived he was. Sounds like he was totally defeated. This week I want …
This week I would like to take a look at why we read God’s word. What difference can it make reading the Bible in a person’s life? 2 Timothy 2:15 says “Study to show yourself approved. This means more than just reading the words, It’s to Study the words. In God’s word, we find the encouragement needed to keep ourselves rooted in …
The Bridge by Zelda Rayford A preacher was driving home one night with his wife and two daughters in the car. It was raining and dark and because of the intensity of the rain he could hardly see past his headlights. On the way he had to drive over a huge bridge. There were signs posted all along the bridge …