People look at the outside; God examines the heart. Rather than trying to impress those around you, put your time and effort into doing the things that God would have you do. Don't do it to try and get something in return; make pleasing God your goal.
10/23/2013 by Tim Archer
We live in a hard world and then we die. The world sees this as bad news getting worse. The Christian sees it as bad news getting better.
10/16/2013 by Steve Ridgell
Jesus told his followers that it was hard for the rich to become a part of his kingdom (Matthew 19:24). The apostle Paul said that those who want to have wealth fall into a trap, and some have ruined their faith because of it. (1 Timothy 6:9-10) And James
10/09/2013 by Tim Archer
Knowing so little about the world makes it obvious man could not have created it. So the choice is ether accidental chance or intentional creation.
10/02/2013 by Steve Ridgell
57 years earlier they stood before a minister and repeated the vows, their vows, to each other. "For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part."
09/25/2013 by Bill Brant
We put a lot of trust in people, trusting them to do what they should. We need to put our full trust in God
09/18/2013 by Tim Archer
It is easy to share God's answer to prayer when things turn out the way we wanted. It is just as important to share our faith when the answer is not what we wanted.
09/11/2013 by Steve Ridgell
When Aaron made the golden calf, he claimed that it just came out of the fire that way. We can't be that way with our sin. We must own up to what we've done and seek forgiveness.
09/04/2013 by Tim Archer
God provides help for us to love him and others from the heart.
08/28/2013 by Steve Ridgell
I would give almost anything to obtain the cure for my permanent disease. Those who don't know Jesus are suffering a terminal existence that can be changed by taking THE Cure.
08/21/2013 by Bill Brant
God offers each of us a pardon, the chance to have our sins blotted out. We can escape the death sentence that sin has placed on us. We can be forgiven. Or we can ignore God's offer and pay the penalty for what we've done.
08/14/2013 by Tim Archer
I overheard a seven year old ask the question that many of us wonder about: Am I going to die?
08/07/2013 by Steve Ridgell
But you see, there are times when we have to face the truth that not every option is equal and not every choice is valid. When it comes to eternal life, to salvation, to having a relationship with God, there's only one way: through Jesus Christ.
07/31/2013 by Tim Archer
If you can control nature, your health, and your behavior… then you may not need Jesus.
07/24/2013 by Steve Ridgell
Hearing God's voice is challenging but it grows easier the more it's done. It begins by reading His word, studying scripture, knowing what the Great God Almighty requires of His followers. Then listen for His voice. It will come!
07/17/2013 by Bill Brant
Don't dwell on the past. Don't despair about the present. Look to the future and know that God is going to do wonderful things. And let that fill you with hope.
07/10/2013 by Tim Archer
We expend quite a bit of energy measuring time. It is not really important how much time we have, but rather what we do with it.
07/03/2013 by Steve Ridgell
It's not enough to start the Christian race. We have to persevere to the finish line if we want to win the prize.
06/26/2013 by Tim Archer
Things you are glad to have figured out before surgery: Have I made a difference? I am going to die someday. I am not in control.
06/19/2013 by Steve Ridgell
The responsibility for teaching the children about God lay with the parents, and while reinforcing repeated who God was and what God had done, the process also became a continual reminder to the parents as well.
06/12/2013 by Bill Brant
We don't have to live in fear of God, waiting for him to zap us when we make a mistake. Yes, our God is a just God who will punish sin. But for those of us who seek him, who enter into a relationship with him, he is merciful and good. His love frees us fr
06/05/2013 by Tim Archer
Christians grieve the loss of loved ones, but we grieve differently because even in death we have hope of a better life.
05/29/2013 by Steve Ridgell
Photos often represent a "reality" that doesn't exist. They focus on the surface level. God looks beyond that, looking at the heart. How do we get our hearts right? God can fix them.
05/22/2013 by Tim Archer
My earthquake happened without warning and it helped me see what was important to remember about the earthquakes of life.
05/15/2013 by Steve Ridgell
Trusting is a level higher than believing. Trusting God means that we not only believe in Him but that we know without a doubt that he will do what he says and will do it with our best interest at heart.
05/08/2013 by Bill Brant