Words of Life

  Your soul may feel lost in the wilderness, but take heart, for it is also where His Presence can be found. When I was looking for God as a child, I stumbled upon His name while sitting in a hotel room during family vacation, watching a gospel movie on…

I saw a powerful illustration on social media recently. There was an image of a little girl hugging her stuffed teddy bear tightly while Jesus was right in front of her kneeling down with one hand out signaling for her to give Him the bear. She didn’t want to hand…

When Clayton and l were engaged and a few months away from getting married, he would come straight to my house every day after work. One day when he got to my house, I could tell something was troubling him. Clayton’s countenance was typically light, but on this day I…

As we step into 2024, we can truly say that time really does fly. Where have all the months and years gone? When it comes to family memories, how quickly our children (and grandchildren, or even great grandchildren) grow up. To ask again, where have all the years gone?I often…

Are you ready for this year? Here in the United States, it’s another election year. Remember the last one? As we popped the champagne corks (metaphorically, of course) four years ago, we had no idea we were about to face a global shutdown from an engineered virus, pastors being arrested…

Ask someone, “What does Christmas mean to you?” and you will receive many answers.  To some, it’s a sacred celebration of their Savior’s birth; to others, it’s about giving and receiving gifts; to yet another, it’s simply a break from the typical work or school routine; to a few, it’s…

There is so much chaos in our world right now. And as we face a crisis world-wide, we must remember this: In spite of the chaos Christ came. Everything inside you and every voice around you says, “Get out. Get angry. Get drunk. Get high.” But don’t listen to the…

Elisha was a prophet of God.He had served Elijah, and when God took Elijah to heaven, Elijah threw his mantle over Elisha, granting Elisha a double portion of his anointing. Elisha knew God. He listened to His voice.God spoke to Elisha, warning him of an ambush that had been set…

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. —Psalm 27:13-14 I once had to drive on a winding mountain road in severe winter conditions. Since…

Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:4-5)Now that we have celebrated another Thanksgiving Day, allow me to ask you a question. Did you actually give thanks?The busyness of cooking,…