"Everyone abandoned me...But the Lord stood with me."     2 Timothy 4:16-17 NLTWhen someone you love dies, divorces or deserts you, it hurts deeply.  Even Paul wasn't exempt.  Here are some of his las...  Read More

"His heart is established; he will not be afraid."     Psalm 112:8 NKJVTo achieve success in life there are three obstacles you'll have to be aware of and overcome: (1) Weariness.  It's reputed that d...  Read More

"He who does not love does not know God, for God is love."     1 John 4:8 NKJVLove is not just a noun; it's a verb.  It's not what you think or feel; it's what you do.  When Mother Teresa arrived in C...  Read More

"Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you."     Proverbs 3:3 ESVBefore the Passover meal, all the disciples forgot to wash Jesus' feet.  Bad performance!  And after Jesus explained how the ...  Read More

"No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening--it's painful!"     Hebrews 12:11 NLTMany of the frustrating things that our children do, are best ignored or minimized because they're just being kid...  Read More

"The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed."     Psalm 103:6 NKJVWhen O.J. Simpson was tried for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown, the jury ruled "Not guilty."  In co...  Read More

"The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man."     Genesis 39:2 NKJVAdmission to certain social clubs depends on your family of origin: blue blood, or blue collar.  Sadly some employers and ...  Read More

"He who sows bountifully will...reap bountifully."     2 Corinthians 9:6 NKJVJim Penner says: "It was a cold snowy day as my mother drove my sister and me to church.  Living at the bottom of the Rocky...  Read More

"If our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace."     Romans 8:6 CEVPessimism affects you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.  Negativity is directly related to hear...  Read More

"Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."     Philippians 4:8 NLTPositive self-talk isn't a new concept; it's a Scriptural one.  Paul writes, "Fix your thoughts on what is true...h...  Read More

"I decided to forget my complaints...put away my sad face and be cheerful."     Job 9:27 NLTLet's begin by acknowledging that sometimes life is hard.  And some of us have it harder than others.  That'...  Read More

"I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."      Philippians 4:13 NLTWhen you can't choose or control your circumstances, you can still decide how you'll respond to them.  Paul was in...  Read More