The silence in the car was welcomed, except that it magnified the other sounds that were not as desirable but annoying and unpleasant. My first instinct was to strongly suggest that the noise be kept down, but the kinder voice gently reminded me in my head that the noise maker was not intentionally annoying. He […]
Spiritual Vitality is Based on What We Eat
I bet you did not know this, but we, as believers, have something available to us that is life-changing. We can’t live without it, although many neglect it. We can’t become the person we desire to be and can be unless we eat it, although many are starving for it. We can’t know our true […]
Homeless
“If you are hungry, I will buy you some food.” The young woman looked up at the source of the kind words and saw an elderly gentleman. She did not miss the generosity of the gesture as she quietly explained her predicament. Food was the last thing on her mind. As the gentleman turned away, […]
Waiting for Our “After That”
There is a notion that when God calls one to leadership in ministry, that calling negates opposition and personal trial. But, God has been using trial and opposition in the lives of His children for some time now. Such tools are the building blocks to transformed hearts and effective ministries.
Food for Thought
I think that my thoughts have too much power. I often wonder why. Our thoughts are so much a part of us, who we are. I agree with the adage that as a man thinks, so is he. If you think about it, what one eats determines how one feels and looks. Food can impact […]
Do the Little Things Really Matter?
The idea that life can be meaningless has possibly crossed many minds today. One may not see the details of life as significant and may question the value of each day, especially if nothing exciting happens or if one does not make some significant impact on society. As believers, we can also struggle with the […]