Christmas is ‘the most wonderful time of the year’! It is a time for celebrations, family gatherings, decorations, giving to others, and a time for worship! Worship is perhaps the most important of all because it captures the response of the heart in celebrating the real meaning of Christmas. Christmas can be a wonderful, magical… Read More »
Taste and See
“O taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8). How true this verse is! For anyone who experiences the goodness of God, it is unforgettable. He never disappoints. He is always good. The hungry, the needy, the searching, and the empty soul who tastes the kindness, love, grace, mercy, faithfulness, thoughtfulness, and care… Read More »
Take The Next Step
Have you ever heard the saying, “God calls the equipped into His service”? While there is truth in this, it can be misleading because it suggests that everyone called into service initially feels fully prepared. A more accurate statement is, “God equips the called.” Do you see the difference? This has been true in my… Read More »
SECRET THINGS
Life can be very confusing at times. Events happen that make us wonder, Where is God? We find ourselves asking, “Why?” and sometimes even questioning God directly: “Why would God allow this to happen?” “Why didn’t God heal this person from disease?” “Why didn’t God protect this person from this accident?” “Why would God allow… Read More »
Only One Life
Only One Life The year was 1942, and a young woman—just a girl at the time—walked the same hallway every day on her way to class. There, painted on the wall in simple letters, was a phrase she barely noticed at first: “Only one life, and it’ll soon be passed.” At the time, she didn’t… Read More »
The Miracle on His Father’s Shoulders
When I was young, I had the profound experience of attending a worship concert where Max Lucado, a renowned Christian author, chose to direct everyone’s attention to a little boy who was sitting on his father’s shoulders, holding a microphone, singing along with the worship songs that were being performed. Intrigued by the boy’s enthusiasm,… Read More »
God Sightings: Moments We Knew He Was Near
God Sightings: Moments We Knew He Was Near Over the past few months—through a storm we never expected—our family has felt held. Not just by our church, but by God Himself. Slowly, it became clear: He was working in our waiting, in our uncertainty, and we were not alone. Everywhere we turned, someone from our… Read More »
Hopes Essence: Compassion and Faith
How Crucial Is Hope? This is a question I’ve wrestled with throughout my life. Hope has a profound impact—when it’s present, even the toughest problems seem manageable, filled with the possibility of positive outcomes. But when hope is absent, we can be plunged into deep despair and desolation. A vivid image comes to mind: a… Read More »
A Father’s Wisdom
A Father’s Wisdom “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” – Ephesians 1:17 Being a father has truly shaped me into a better person, thanks to my children. Being there for them… Read More »
Fathers
There are a few things in this life that really impact us. I find that as I get older the effects of the things that impact my life decrease. However, there are some things in life that no one could ever prepare us for and no matter what age we are, the impact is complete… Read More »
