Sometimes late at night, I’ve found myself crying out to God, wondering if He is even listening at all. Jesus once said, “I knew that you always hear Me,” when praying to His heavenly Father. (John 11:42) I think to myself, if God would only listen to me like He listened to Jesus, then my prayers…
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The Knowledge of a Pilot A pilot of a commercial aircraft knows a lot about flying. In order to become a pilot, there are several steps that must be taken. A person must have a degree, they must accumulate hours flying, they must earn a pilot’s license, and they even have to undergo further training…
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YOU ARE The Light of the World. If you are saved, then Jesus Christ lives inside of you, and that means that the light of His word should shine out into the darkness. But some of us Christians spend so much time trying to stay comfortable that we’ve turned the lights out. It’s time to…
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Some days it feels like if it’s not one thing then it’s another. I’m burdened by stress, worry, or even anger, and I just keep wondering when I’m going to get a break. And during these times, a question usually always arrives at the forefront of my thoughts; if I’m doing what God wants me to…
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Assuming That You’re Good At It I played basketball for six years in school, and after a few years of playing a sport it’s easy to start assuming that you’re good at it. My two years of junior high playing time drastically challenged my skills and grew inside me a desire to be better. I’ll…
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I Feel Like Jehoshaphat Sometimes I just feel like Jehoshaphat. If you don’t know who that is, Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah that did right in the eyes of the Lord. He chose not to seek the foreign gods that several of the former kings had made Judah and Israel to seek. He followed…
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When I feel Alone I’ve often asked myself in times of loneliness (when I’m really feeling like there is no one who understands what I am going through) If God cares at all. When I feel deserted and closed off from those who are close to me, I sometimes group God into the same category…
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I recently got to visit with my younger brother during a family gathering, and when it came time to depart, I was struck with the notion to share a meaningful farewell. As the older brother, I felt this urge to impart some sort of stirring wisdom or rare bit of knowledge to my sibling. This…
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If God is so gracious, then why should I fear Him? Have you ever asked this question? If so, check out the video and then study the included verses. God is full of grace, yes, but that grace can only be accessed if it is accepted through the gift of Jesus Christ. He died for…
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