UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
According the online resources, this phrase originated in the mid 1700’s when the first compound microscope was invented. Those who follow Jesus Christ often find themselves being closely examined by others, as if we were under a microscope. But God has a different take for examining our lives. His desire is for our benefit. He wants…
AT THE END OF THE DAY, WHAT MATTERS?
At the end of the day what matters more: If my house is as neat as I want it, or that my guests are comfortable? If I have my makeup on, or if I’ve spent morning time with Jesus? If I have the most up to date clothes, or if I’ve donated to help the…
RESPONDING TO THE UNPREDICTABLE
There are so many unpredictable situations that can occur in our lives each day. We might get an unexpected bill, our car might need to be replaced, a devastating event could take place in a loved one’s life, a house fire, a water leak so bad we can’t live in our home, unexpected weather conditions…
IS IT FAIRNESS WE REALLY WANT?
How often do you hear, or might you even say: “That’s not fair!”? Do we really want God to be fair to us? I’m glad God isn’t fair. If He treated me fairly, I would never have a relationship with Him. The truth is, no one would have a relationship with God if He treated…
WE CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE….WHAT ARE WE REALLY ASKING?
When we see events that are harmful to people, we want God to act. We want the wronged person made whole, while the perpetrator of evil needs to be brought to justice. Consider how that relates to God and us. Do we truly understand that when it comes to God and our relationship with Him,…
WHAT IF GOD DESIGNED THIS LIFE TO MAKE US HOLY, MORE THAN HAPPY?
Many years ago I read this tag line in a book that was recommended to me: “What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?” That statement led me to believe that God’s work in our lives is less about happiness and more about Him being glorified through our…
THE CHRIST FOLLOWER’S RESOLUTION
Around the beginning of 2026 I came across this quote from Oswald Chambers: “Your priorities must be God first, God second, and God third, until your life is continually face-to-face with God.” As a follower of Jesus, I find this to be the best advice outside of the Word of God. It is a summation…
LEARNING FROM JOB: NAVIGATING LIFE
Job is one man who learned from God how to navigate through life when everything he knew was falling apart. When you read through the first chapters of the book of Job, you will find that God allowed Satan to wreak havoc in Job’s life. All his children died, simultaneously, his wealth, his health and standing…
OPPORTUNITIES OR OBSTACLES?
This is a quote by Sinclair Ferguson: “Suffering is not an obstacle to God’s purpose but a means to achieving it.” As we age we know more people who suffer because of the aging process. However, I also know many younger people who are suffering from many forms of illness, including mental health issues, loneliness,…
NAVIGATING THIS LIFE REQUIRES A SPIRITUAL STRATEGY! Part 4/4
Hope is powerful! The foundation of our faith is in our hope in Jesus. As His followers, His return gives us hope. The Gospel would be incomplete if it ended with our forgiveness of sins but held no future hope to be with Jesus. God completes all He starts. He promises to bring His followers…
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