Faith vs. Feelings

Faith vs. Feelings

So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.”   Mark 11:22 As mature Christians we are told we aren’t to rely on feelings to know God is with us.  If that is the case, I must not be a very mature Christian because I sure like the feel of God!...
Do What You are Called to Do!

Do What You are Called to Do!

“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you…” 1 Timothy 1:6 There is a popular saying in the world of business coaching that says, “Major on your strengths, minor on your weaknesses.”  The theory behind it is to encourage a person to...
Be Grateful Not Guilty!

Be Grateful Not Guilty!

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We should never feel guilty about the blessings we receive from God.  He desires good things for us. When we go out into the streets to feed the homeless, sometimes...
Keep On Keepin’ On!

Keep On Keepin’ On!

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.      Proverbs 4:20-22 What do you do when you are...
Are You Getting Enough Word in Your Diet?

Are You Getting Enough Word in Your Diet?

It is a fact that when I get off-track by spending too much time listening to the news, the gloom and doom, the economic horror stories, and the tales of woe, I can end up working myself into a tizzy.  I hear stories of people I know and love who are going through...