It’s tough to get excited about dirty piles of melting snow and skeleton trees. But even in February, when fresh snow falls and decorates snow branches, the beauty of it can grab your senses. And when sunshine creates glistening snow diamonds, your spirits lift, and you might even find yourself smiling. Of course, you could miss the beauty if you are concentrating on how cold it is or how long the winter is lasting.
Valentine’s Day is a special day to surprise someone with a card or a gift and show that he or she is special. As Christians, showing love toward others should be our llifestyle. Sometimes Christians are quick to say, “I love you with the love of the Lord,” and then fail to follow it up with actions.
Peter, perhaps the best known of Jesus’ disciples, became a worker of miracles, through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Acts we read how on the Day of Pentecost he preached on the streets of Jerusalem and 3000 people committed their lives to follow Jesus Christ. As time went on, he became known as…
Fireproof was one of the most heart-rending and emotionally stirring movies that I’ve seen. The marriage struggles shown in the movie are the same ones that so many couples are dealing with.
It’s often hard for those of us who love to sing our worship to God to imagine how we could exuberantly worship without being able to sing. This entertaining video shows a fun way to do just that! These students portraying the silent monks certainly are exuberant in their rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus! Express…
This Halloween scripture devotional covers a “grave” subject – One that some people avoid thinking about. Spooky Thought: What funeral message would people give if they could return to speak at their own funerals? Message From the Graveyard by Karen S. Roberts The Rich Man and the Beggar In Luke 16, Jesus tells a story…
Sometimes the trials serve to turn our eyes back to Jesus when we are drifting away. Sometimes they serve to bring us closer to friends and family. Sometimes they serve as a witness to those who do not know Jesus, as they see us go through difficulties with an attitude of praise.
Dear Lord, You know I’ve been searching for a job for three months. At times I feel frustrated, and yet I trust You during this time of transition. You have promised to supply all of my needs according to Your riches in glory. And You have taught me that all things work together for those…
We could hear the leaves rustling, even though there was no wind, and we had not heard any wind in the trees at any other location. It sounded as though a breeze was blowing through the tops of the trees.
Thinking about how God created everything is mind boggling. We get an even greater sense of awe when we consider that Jesus holds it all together and keeps creation going in perfect timing.
