Children are a blessing from the Lord!

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!” (Psalm 127:3-5a)

Mothers play a very important role in the upbringing of their children.  A mother is told to: [Read more...]

Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. In our consumer culture, this attitude can often get lost as we accumulate more things.  But as one reads the Bible, it is clear in both the Old and New Testaments that God wants his people to be a giving people.

As one considers the subject of giving, there are three primary aspects to consider: the reasons for giving, the discipline of giving, and the motivation for giving. [Read more...]

Few emotions are as devastating as loneliness. The feeling of being all alone, of having no one with whom to share your thoughts and life, can create pain, bitterness, and hopelessness.

Recent studies estimate that approximately 20% of the American population, or 60 million people, feel lonely.

Chronic loneliness can have serious consequences.   [Read more...]

Peace has been defined as “harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; the absence of mental stress or anxiety.”  While we may focus on the things in our life that are lacking peace – relationships, family, work, finances – ultimately what most of us long for is to have peace in our lives.

A natural tendency for most people is to try to change the circumstances in our life where we do not feel peace.  We change jobs, we end relationships.  We change schedules, we set different plans.  We wish we had different, better or more of the things in life that are not satisfying us.

The problem is that the stuff of our life does not create peace. The true source of peace is God. [Read more...]

Job losses, foreclosures, a weak housing market, the pressures of debt, business slowdowns, investment losses…one doesn’t have to look very hard to see that many Americans are in serious financial trouble these days.  Plans and dreams made just a few years ago have been demolished and many of us find ourselves struggling just to get by.

God has spoken on financial issues in the Bible.  In fact, there are more than 2,000 verses in the Bible concerning money and resources.   [Read more...]

God is Sovereign and He has the ultimate power to heal or take away.  Below are some inspiring videos from popular Christian Artists who have experienced God’s sovereignty through trials…

Laura’s Story:

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At some point in our life, we face questions about the meaning of life. Is there more than just the life we are experiencing?  What happens when we die?  Why do we see so much trouble in the world?

In a time where famines, earthquakes, diseases, floods, wildfires and economic collapse are a daily reality, one can easily ask “What does this all mean?”. [Read more...]

Some of you may remember the old Johnny Lee song about “looking for love in all the wrong places”.  Too often in life, this is exactly what we do.

We search for love from our relationships, our parents, our children, our friends, even from those with whom we work.  We look for love in online dating services, internet chat, from our Facebook friends.  We try to fill the lack of love in our lives with endless activities, gathering of more material possessions, creative outlets or living vicariously through the lives of others. [Read more...]

Work – we all have to do it.  Some people love their work, many loathe it.  Some have lost their work and are desperate to find employment again.   A recent Conference Board survey shows that employee satisfaction is down to an all time low of 45% for those currently working.  And 1 in 10 Americans is currently unemployed.

What does God’s word have to say about work?  Could seeing work from God’s perspective improve one’s satisfaction in their career?

As one looks to the Bible, a few key principles emerge on God’s view of work. [Read more...]

Quite possibly the greatest challenge any of us will face in our life is dealing with loss.  It may be the loss of the life of a loved one or friend.

It may be the loss of one’s health or abilities to a medical condition or injury. We may lose love and relationships.  We can be devastated by the loss of our home, our savings, our business or career.

The pain can be overwhelming.   We can become disheartened, lonely and full of sorrow. [Read more...]