Have you ever heard people use the term “hopeless” in describing a situation? “Hopeless” means not expectant of good or success, not susceptible to remedy or cure, incapable of redemption, improvement, solution, or accomplishment. No matter what the situation looks like, there is never a need for God’s children to feel hopeless. Why? Our loving… Continue Reading
I once heard a story about a piece of artwork called The Son. It was a painting of a brave soldier who gave his life in battle to save others. In grateful appreciation, one of those soldiers he saved painted this portrait for the man’s father, knowing that the father loved and collected artwork. Presenting… Continue Reading
The King James Version of the Bible was completed in 1611, nearly four hundred years ago. And although the truth of the Word of God hasn’t changed, language does change over time. During the time the King James Version was being translated, William Shakespeare also wrote some of his works. Look at this blessing for… Continue Reading
“Don’t forget to sow the seeds,” my husband called out to me as I left the house one Thursday morning. “Absolutely!” I responded. I was excited and encouraged by the abundance of seeds of truth I had with me. Soon, I would have more seeds from God’s Word to sow. I was on my way… Continue Reading
There are many things to be enjoyed in life. I enjoy eating a delicious meal with family and friends, listening to relaxing music at the end of a busy day, and gazing out of a window at a multicolored sunset in the Ohio sky. However, no matter how much I enjoy doing these things, nothing… Continue Reading
When I was growing up, my mom made sure our family had nutritious meals. She saw to it that we had a good breakfast, usually eggs and toast, or cereal with fruit in it. She packed our lunches every day with sandwiches, fruit, and a snack, and we had a great supper when we all… Continue Reading
“Believing” and “hope” are terms that are often blurred and used interchangeably in our cultures, but it is important to keep the distinctions between them clear. We can believe for things presently available; we can hope for things available in the future. For example, there are some things that are not available today; and if… Continue Reading
Nearly every morning I catch a glimpse of what I consider to be a stunning piece of art. It is located in one of the conference rooms in the building where I have worked for the past seven years. Almost every morning I attend a meeting there, and without fail, this piece of art grabs… Continue Reading
To consistently enjoy God’s abundance and see His power manifested in our daily lives, it is necessary for us to renew our minds to God’s rightly divided Word. Like great men and women in the Bible, we can trust the revealed Word of God as we focus our believing and make godly decisions. We could… Continue Reading
One day I had a few minutes before I needed to go to an appointment, so I decided to clean out my purse. Do you know what I found? I found a gift certificate someone had given me that I had completely forgotten about! I remember when the individual gave it to me. I was… Continue Reading