Heaven’s Principles for Abundant Living
Is Jesus enough? Absolutely! We may “add to” our understanding of abundant living and prosperity, but Jesus is our life, our joy, and the reason that we have hope in this life. He is the essence of abundant living—and he has promised this for those who walk with him....
Independent or Interdependent?
The 4thof July is perhaps my favorite national holiday. While it is a time to celebrate with family and friends our nation's independence, it is also a time to reflect on the freedoms we have in our nation. It could be argued that the United States of America...
How to Thrive in God’s Family
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is that of Esther. Hearing the clarion call of God, Esther responds to the cry for deliverance from God’s people and risks her own comfort and security to save a nation. She discovered that she was indeed placed in the palace...
Maneuvering the Storms of Life
Storms in life are inevitable. Not all storms are destructive; some are heaven-sent. Last weekend in Tucson, the remnants of a tropical system off the Pacific coast of Mexico made its way into Arizona. Prior to this storm, it hadn’t rained in Tucson for 106...
For Such a Time as This
One of our most notable presidents is Abraham Lincoln. It was a crucial time in America; the evil of slavery was a scourge on our land and our nation was on the brink of self-destruction. Suddenly, Lincoln was thrust on the scene as president. Lincoln, although not a...
Favor is Your Inheritance
God’s favor on your life empowers you to be a conduit of his love and power. Did you ever consider that God’s favor on your life may be the “key” that unlocks someone’s heart toward God? I was reminded of this truth today. One of the young men in our church shared...
Favor for a Purpose
Have you ever asked someone for a “favor?” From time to time, we all need help or “grace” from others. Favor from friends is expected, but favor from strangers is rare. There is favor from people, and there is favor from God—both are desired. On our first trip to...
The Goodness of God
To say that God is Good is an understatement. Consider what God did for us, “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”(Rom. 5:8 NLT) God’s love looked past our brokenness to bring restoration and healing to our...
The Depths of God’s Love
I was reminded this morning of the widely known Christian hymn, Amazing Grace, composed by John Newton in 1779. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. Newton, a slave trader,...
The Necessity of Love
Our world has a love deficit. Rich or poor, humanity longs for genuine love and acceptance. Mother Teresa once said, “There is more hunger in the world for love and acceptance than for bread.” I would agree. Only God’s love, shed in our hearts through faith in...
