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WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE DARK? DOES YOUR FAITH AND CHARACTER CHANGE?

In the middle of the night something startled the man, and he turned and discovered a woman lying at his feet. RUTH 3:8 A lot of things happen in the darkness of night. Crimes take place in the dark. A thief breaks into homes in the dark to steal. Assailants look for victims in dimly … Continue reading

WALKING ON DANGEROUS GROUND: DO YOU CAUSE OTHERS TO SIN?

Jesus said to His disciples:  “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.” Luke 17:1 Have you ever influenced others to sin? You might say that you did before you became a Christian, but not since then. Is that true? Before you answer, think … Continue reading

WHAT CHANGES THE LOST TO BELIEVERS?

Abraham replied, “They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.” LUKE 16:29 Do you have concerns about others who do not believe in God, or Jesus? What do you think it would take for them to become believers? What if someone found relics from the days of the bible? What if some … Continue reading

SHARING WITH OTHERS – AN ACT OF OBEDIENCE AND LOVE

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.  Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” LUKE 14:13-14 Do you keep a ledger of good deeds? In other words, when you do something for someone else, … Continue reading

FINALLY!

**** I’VE ASKED THE PUBLISHER TO PUT THIS ONE ON HOLD UNTIL I FINISH ANOTHER BOOK I BELIEVE THE LORD WANTS ME TO FINISH FIRST.   MORE TO COME….. I’ve finished my second book.  It will be a few months before it is available through 71,000 retailers….the most prominent and easiest to access is Amazon and … Continue reading

FINDING STRENGTH TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 Have you ever watched an outstanding athlete and wondered, “How did he get to be that good?” Obviously he … Continue reading

IMPATIENCE OR FAITH?

He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. Saul then said to his attendants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her.”  “There is one in Endor,” they said. 1 SAMUEL 28:6-7 How do you respond when … Continue reading

OBEDIENCE: PAIN OR PLEASURE?

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” LUKE 12:34 Where is the treasure of most people? Is it in their assets?  Is it in their bank accounts? Is it in their investments? Have you ever heard someone say something like, “If I could win the lottery I could tithe more and … Continue reading

DURING BAD TIMES, WHO OR WHAT DO YOU RELY ON?

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 Where is your dependence? Is it in your back account when you have financial … Continue reading

CHOICES – CHOOSE WISELY

But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal … Continue reading