1 Corinthians 2:9-10a - No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him -- but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. (NIV)Whenever God does something amazing, it is usually a wonderful surprise, with no one...
Psalm 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever.I really like olives and enjoy them in my salads or as a side to an entrée. The rest of my family doesn’t care for them, basically because they...
We live in a society that hungers adrenaline highs. Real adrenaline, however, does not come from the pleasures of this world. In the end, they leave us empty, and usually depressed and guilt-ridden as well, with no hope in sight. No wonder the suicide rate is so...
It was a good plan, this fundraising carwash to support the youth's summer missions teams. They had chosen the best place: Just outside one of the region's most popular stores. Even their timing was right, as winter was just over and the local cars all still carried...
I grew up in church but I never truly knew God. I had a great church family, a great youth pastor, and great friends but still I was blind to the truth that was right in front of me. I needed God. Before I became saved I got addicted to pornography and video games. I...
John 1:51 Jesus said..."I tell you- you shall see heaven opened,"Once, when I was in Quebec, Canada, I watched the auto ferry travel back and forth across the St. Laurent River.The boat arrived at the dock near our hotel, drop the ramp, and cars would load on.While...
Not too long ago, I wrote about receiving a telephone call from a person who encouraged me to start writing devotionals again and who asked where I got my inspiration. Afterwards, I found myself searching for a manila folder that I had tucked away for awhile. The file...
