Honoring Your Mother

MAY 8TH, 2021      |    You may find it easy to love and respect your mom. God chose a God-fearing mother to birth, nurture, and guide you for many years. She taught, encouraged, and disciplined you in the ways of the Lord. Her faith, values, and obedience to God helped shape you into the person you are today. When Mother’s Day arrives, you freely celebrate and affirm your gratitude to her.    But maybe Mother’s Day isn’t all that positive for you. Your mom may not have been a healthy individual or even a spiritual role model. As a [...]

When I Grow Up…

MAY 7TH, 2021      |    When you were a child, what did you want to be when you were grown? A firefighter, a police chief, a chef, a dancer, a teacher? No matter your dreams, you wanted to be like your heroes. Why aren’t you living those dreams? Perhaps it’s because someone told you that you can’t. It won’t pay your bills; you’re not strong enough; you’re not smart enough.  God designed you for greater things because “the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world” (1 John 4:4 MSG). If you abide in Christ, then you [...]

Everlasting God

MAY 6TH, 2021      |  Have you experienced a time when you lost all hope and couldn’t imagine going forward in life? During your darkest hour everything appeared to be hopeless and unchangeable. Suddenly, deep within your being, you envision a dim light. As you deeply inhale breaths of hopefulness, the light grows brighter, the darkness gives way, and you experience a peace that is unthinkable!  That, my friend, is God capturing your heart as you fall into His loving arms. In that solace place, He speaks to your heart and says, “I love you. You are special. I [...]