It’s tough raising kids, especially in their teen years. I got a prayer request recently from a mother asking me to pray for her 17 year old daughter, “…she’s really struggling. She was saved when she was little but is currently having a hard time and questioning her Christianity.
Sit down today as you read this. I know I had to dig deep in my heart because I recognize that I am daily in a battle. The good news is, over the years I have put on the armor of God and am able to withstand the blows…..but, the truth is…….the blows come every day. Oh friend, we ne
Why is it that when everything in life is going well…..we don’t need anybody else….”we can stand on our own”? But when we are hurting, in emotional pain, or physical pain…..we are in deep need of others. Indeed…..we often are in deep need of Jesus. Jesus per
I remember when I was a young teenager. I was living in the midst of the storm of my parents’ divorce. Life was confusing. I rode my bike probably 10 miles one way to get to church each Sunday, a Baptist church in West Melbourne, here in Florida. It was the 60’s (yes, I’m an old guy, lol
Revenge is sweet, isn’t it? No, that’s the great deception! Revenge gives the illusion of being sweet. The truth is, grudges and revenge simply harden our heart and separate us from God. Revenge is a product of our pride (which often gets us into trouble, doesn’t it?).
“It’s not my fault, you raised me!”~~ “Don’t ever apologize!”~~”You owe me!” People often resist being humble. People often resist admitting blame or accepting the consequences for their actions. It’s always someone else’s fault, isn’t it? People often