Answering His Call
Is God calling you to do something? We would love to pray through it with you. “But Moses said to the Lord, ‘Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.’ Then the Lord said to […] Read More >
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Do you find yourself battling the same sin over and over? Don’t try to go it alone. Mentoring works. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4, ESV) What is Jesus referring to when He says, “Blessed are those who mourn”? Some think it is for those who are mourning a […] Read More >
Blessed are Those Who See and Hear
“Then turning to the disciples he said privately, ‘Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.’” (Luke 10:23-24, ESV) Truly those who wanted […] Read More >
Christmas Abundance
“A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 (HCSB) I will never forget my first Christmas as a follower of Christ. I was thousands of miles from home, grieving my mother’s passing, battling my addictions, flat broke, […] Read More >
Death and Humility
Take today’s next step: Reset your priorities. Be all in. “For I swear, dear brothers and sisters, that I face death daily. This is as certain as my pride in what Christ Jesus our Lord has done in you.” (1 Corinthians 15:31) If I told you this was your last day on earth, would your […] Read More >
Do We Owe God Thanks?
If you find praise challenging take this exercise on how to develop a heart that praises. Last night I had the wonderful privilege of attending a revival at one of our local churches here in Keokuk. The preacher made a challenging, tough to hear, but true statement. Do you owe God thanks for blessings, healings, […] Read More >
Do You Know?
Take today’s next step: You can have an active role in the lives of teens across the country. Apply to be a teen mentor. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon […] Read More >
Evangelism and Judging
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2, ESV) In my inbox this morning were two very good articles and related articles, one on evangelism and the other on judging others. (The […] Read More >
Eyes Opened
Take today’s next step: Do you know the Gospel well enough to share it? I will be the first to admit I can be quite hard headed at times. As we see in the Bible, mankind can be hard headed too. Following the resurrection Cleopas and his companion, followers of Jesus, are walking on their […] Read More >
Faithful One
“Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God (El-HaNe’-eman) who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.” Deuteronomy 7:9 (NLT) God has many names throughout the Old and New Testaments. Each one uniquely defines one of […] Read More >
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