God has always used “Door Openers.” Whether it was a man named Torrey Johnson who opened the door of Youth For Christ to a young evangelist named Billy Graham, or whether it was it was Anne Sullivan opening doors for Hellen Keller. Any one who ever reaches a higher level in life has done so [...]
It could be a word of praise, an encouraging comment, a smile. It could also be a material gift, a monetary gift, or something else. Mostly every one you meet could use a dose of God’s blessing which comes from various forms of our expression. “Give and it shall be given to you, pressed down, [...]
When I was in elementary school, I walked home from school each day. There was a trail I would climb that led through a small dark private cemetery. This was the very place that came to mind on the occasion of compiling my book The Spiritual Reshaping of a Christian Hawaii. Upon interviewing Pastor Joe [...]
You are fearfully and wonderfully made! God doesn’t make mistakes – you are exactly who God intended you to be, endowed with special gifts and abilities. Don’t lose sight of your true identity by comparing yourself with others. Focusing on the talents and strengths of others will keep you from recognizing and living out your [...]
Reading and meditating on God’s Word is an important part of every Christian’s life. Having scriptural knowledge however, isn’t enough. King David said that God’s Word was a “lamp to my feet and a light to my path”. And so it is with us. God’s principles and promises are deposited into our hearts and our [...]
When we’ve experienced hurt and rejection, it’s difficult to trust. Our hearts close as we try to shield ourselves from further pain and disappointment. But there is One who will never hurt or reject us. He longs for a deep and intimate relationship with us, to bind up our wounds and heal our broken places. [...]
As parents, we naturally worry about our children, wanting to protect them from all harm. Yet God tells us not to be anxious for anything! When you find yourself filled with worry and anxiety, turn to God in prayer. Pour out your heart and tell him about your fears and concerns. Thank Him for His [...]
Do you dwell in the past, keeping company with the ‘What ifs’ and ‘If onlys’ of your life? Opportunities are found not in the past, but in the present. We serve God and others best when we, like the apostle Paul, choose to “forget what lies behind and reach forward to what’s ahead”. Seek God [...]
Fear cannot exist in the presence of gratitude! When we are thankful, we see the greatness of God – He is the Creator of all. When we are thankful, we open our hearts to understanding how closely God watches over us – He is an attentive Father. When we are thankful, we remember God’s faithfulness [...]
