Know Your Future

Are you looking for hope? Do you yearn for a guarantee? Would you like to know what the future holds for you? Do you long to know your destiny? Do you want to who can guarantee your future? Do you know that He already has? Wishing to know the future is nothing new to us.Continue reading “Know Your Future”

Give Your Anxiety to God

Have you humbled yourself before God? Do you submit to him? Do you cast your cares on him? Have you asked God to remove your anxiety? Have you asked him to take your worries? Do you trust that God cares for you? Humbling ourselves can be hard. After all, we live in a country andContinue reading “Give Your Anxiety to God”

You Cannot Know

Do you want to know the future? Do you wish you could control the future? Are you trying to control it? Do you listen to predictions others are making? Do you make your own predictions? What are you basing them on? How often are you correct? It is in our nature to want to knowContinue reading “You Cannot Know”

The Voice of the Shepherd

How many voices do you know by hearing them? Do you know the voice of your parents? Do you know the voice of your spouse? Do you know the voices of your siblings? Do you know the voice of your close friends? Do you know the voice of Jesus? We know lots of voices. WeContinue reading “The Voice of the Shepherd”

Know Who You Belong To

Do you know where you belong? Do you know your place in the world? Have you taken stock of who you are? Do you know your skills or talents? Have you made the effort to educate yourself? Have you accepted the invitation to be in Christ’s kingdom? Over the years I have concluded that weContinue reading “Know Who You Belong To”

Seek True Joy

Are you looking for joy, especially during this Christmas season? Do you sometimes put a smile on your face when you do not feel joyful? Would you like to have an inexpressible joy all the time? Have you turned to the One who can give that joy to you? Sometimes we simply do not feelContinue reading “Seek True Joy”

Inside Out

Do you worry about presenting a good image to others? Do you work to make yourself look good when interacting with others? Do you dress yourself up, put on a smile, and change your language? Are you full of turmoil, anxiety, and fear on the inside? Our culture has become a culture of image. WeContinue reading “Inside Out”

Jars of Clay

Have you ever thought of yourself as a clay jar or pot? Have you ever had a clay pot? Did it get broken? Did you attempt to repair it? Did you make it whole again? I venture to say that none of us typically think of ourselves as clay jars. Be real! A clay jarContinue reading “Jars of Clay”

Victory in Jesus

Are you in the midst of struggle? Does it feel as though you are in the middle of a lake and all you can do is tread water? Are you longing to overcome your current circumstances? Are you fighting for a victory? Do you know help is available? Daily life can be a struggle. ItContinue reading “Victory in Jesus”

Joy Through Suffering

Are you currently suffering? Are you being persecuted for your faith in Jesus Christ? Are you grieving from a recent loss of a friend or loved one? Are you facing challenges and troubling decisions in your life? Suffering is part of life. We experience loss in varying ways. The past couple of years have beenContinue reading “Joy Through Suffering”