I’ve been reading the Old Testament book of Job this week. Are you familiar with this true story? Good man goes through horrific times. His 10 children die, his ranch full of animals die. His wife suggests he turn his back on God. His three best friends tell him the reason he’s experiencing such horrific […]
We tend to label someone a hero who does something specific to help another in a world-changing way. But even these acts are only temporal. The heroism makes someone’s life better today, but not eternally. The greatest heroes are people whom God uses to changes lives forever—people He uses as instruments to bring others into […]
Imagine: A young lady becomes engaged to the love of her life. She spends several days searching for the perfect wedding dress. Hours are spent trying on dress after dress. She finally discovers the one-in-a-million dress that seems to be made just for her. She marks the days off on the calendar; it seems her […]
(Part 3) I hope you’re having an amazing Christmas today celebrating our Savior’s birth. To think that the King of kings chose to leave the perfection of a grandiose kingdom and invade our sinful world with love and a plan for redemption is mind-boggling. I’m still thinking about Mary and want to pass on […]
(Part 2) As mentioned last week, I’m trying to have a MARY Christmas this year. In thinking about her life, I want to pass on what I’m learning and hopefully challenge YOU to establish a Mary Christmas as well. • Mary trusted in the midst of discomfort. In Bethlehem, Joseph and Mary soon discovered […]
This year I’ve decided to have a MARY Christmas. I’ve been thinking about her recently . . . and here are some things I’m learning that I want to challenge you with, OK? • Mary trusted God for the impossible. When the angel announced she’d deliver the Messiah, she didn’t understand it. It seemed ridiculous, […]
“Is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in […]