“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
When I was an electrical apprentice, I received my first copy of the National Electrical Code book, which gave me instructions for the proper installation and utilization of electrical materials. It was the right “doctrine,” the standard, for me as an electrician to follow. During the twenty years I worked as an electrician, I grew… Continue Reading
As workers together with God, we earnestly desire to grow in our ability to edify and build up the Church according to God’s plan. We are disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, and we seek to build according to God’s blueprint for the ages, which is His Holy Word. II Timothy 3:16 tells us that… Continue Reading
When I was growing up in the fifties, the church near our home was the center of our family’s life. Mother kept the financial records at the church and volunteered in other capacities, and we kids tagged along. We developed a respect for God, though it was based on very little Biblical understanding. But, there… Continue Reading
Recently while standing in line at my local bank, I considered how banks are one of the more reputable establishments in the world today. The bank tellers have a supply of money on hand to be able to cash our checks. We are always confident that the bank is willing to give us our money… Continue Reading
One morning while I was brushing my teeth, I realized that I really didn’t have to say to myself, “Melissa, it’s time to brush your teeth now.” Why not? Because brushing my teeth is something I have been doing since I was old enough to hold a toothbrush. It is just part of my daily… Continue Reading
Fullness of joy Fellowship’s ours to enjoy Keeping the Word deep in our hearts It’s written so we can live With fullness of joy These are lyrics to a beautiful Way Productions song I often find myself humming when I’m keenly aware of the presence of God in my life. There is a satisfaction that… Continue Reading