“If Anyone Comes to Me and Does Not Hate”…

Jesus said and did many powerful/miraculous, loving, things that clearly set Him apart from every other "god" and everyone who has ever lived. Many of His self-identifying proclamations are recorded in the Gospel of John. Here are seven of His "I Am" statements: “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35, 41, 48, 51) As …

In Everything Give Thanks – Even During the Coronavirus?

Let the weak say I am strong

Please Tell Me How I Can Pray For You, In Jesus Name

Prayer is a lifeline to the throne of God. The writer of Hebrews assures us in Hebrews 4: 14-16, that since God sympathizes with our weakness (Jesus was tempted in all ways - yet without sin), we can approach His throne with confidence and find His mercy and grace to help us in our times …

Not Ashamed

I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes... (Romans 1:16) Gospel means Good News. If you are a Christian, how do you feel about that Good News? Lexico.com uses the following sentence example for 'Gospel' - "It is the Church's mission to preach the …

Tim Tebow – John 3:16

Can one Christian - willing to step out in faith, with courage - make a difference in today's world? Tim Tebow, former professional football quarterback (Denver Broncos, New York Jets) life's witness, testifies a resounding - Yes! While a junior at the Univ. of Florida, Tebow wrote/wore a Bible verse in the eye black under …

Questions for Jesus

Do you ever think about the questions you will ask Jesus when you see Him face-to-face on that great and final day? When we shall know fully, even as we are fully known. What kind of questions will you have for Him? Do you have a lot of 'why' questions? Why did this happen, why …

Good Stock

If someone asked you, “Who are you?” what would your first thought/response be? Would you say, I’m a - father/mother, teacher, Yankees fan, American, divorcee, cancer survivor, registered Republican, accountant, mountain climber, ex-con, CEO? Who are you? Does your identity (for good or bad) come from your sports interests, your successes or mistakes, how you …

Obsessive Compulsive – Blessing

I have a 'condition' I'd like to share with you. The mental health community might label it as - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Defined by The National Institute of Mental Health as "a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions - fear of germs, need to have things symmetrical …

Changing the World – 1 Person at a Time

A Prayer  "I had not found my purpose. Part of my daily prayer was, 'Lord, lift me up and let me be a better witness to You and for You, and somehow reach more people.' "   Since 1979 that simple yet selfless prayer led to millions of dollars finding its way into the hands of …