My father had big hands. He worked hard and his hands showed it. When my sisters and I were little and he needed to protect us when crossing the street he would snap his fingers and stick out his index finger for us to grab. Our little hands fit perfectly around his strong finger and we were safe. Dad always made us feel loved and safe; our heavenly Father Loves, cares and provides for us even more. Isaiah 41:10 - “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am

Isn’t it refreshing to see the newness that the Spring season brings? If you’ve been saved and your sins washed by the blood of Jesus, the Bible says, “you are a new creature” in Christ! You are no longer destined for hell … and not only that, Jesus has a mansion waiting for you in heaven when you pass from this life into the next! If that doesn’t make you happy, I don’t know what will! Philippians 4:4 - “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” Hallelujah, O Hap

Does it seem like your life just goes from one hardship to another … from one battle to the next? Do you feel alone in the fight? Psalms 94:16 - “Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?” No matter what the battle looks like at the moment, you can know with 100% certainty that victory belongs to you if you're a child of God. So put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6:11) and let Him be your strength (Psalms 59:1

Have you been trying to do things on your own, looking for your purpose in this world? Are you holding on to what the world has to offer and feeling empty? Friend, you were created with a purpose! John 15:8 - “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” What is fruit? It’s people who are saved as a result of us speaking the truth of the gospel into others; it’s possessing the character qualities described in Galatians 5:22-23; it’s wh

We serve a jealous God. Exodus 34:14 - “For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:” We are to worship and serve only Him. Matthew 4:10b - “… for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” Only Your name's on my soul; only Your cross left to hold. Only Your love's in my veins; only for Your fame. I'm not giving in, not selling out, Not giving up, not bowing down. Almighty God is the fi

Grace. What exactly does ‘grace’ mean? God’s grace refers to the ways God deals with humans. God shows favor toward the unfavorable, kindness to the undeserving, acceptance to the unacceptable, and blessings to the unworthy. God extends mercy and favor toward those who actually deserve punishment for their sins. Bible Verses about the grace of God It's the light that pierces through you to the darkest hidden place; It knows your deepest secrets but it never looks away; It's

Today’s song, “Lemonade” has been described as “a near-Shakespearean sonnet of a joyous, hopeful man” taking a chance on love. Who doesn’t enjoy a fresh glass of lemonade? And a good old-fashioned love story is hard to pass up. God is Love, He created love, gives love and takes joy in the love story. Play the song! God created man — the divine love story. Then God said it wasn’t good for man to be alone and He created woman — the romantic love story. Then He commanded us to l

Today, let’s take a trip down ‘The Romans Road to Salvation’ -- a practical, straightforward way of understanding and sharing the basic salvation message of Christianity. You’ve heard the saying, “All roads lead to Rome.” When the Roman Empire developed a road system that connected the various provinces and major cities, it made for easier and more efficient trade, commerce, and transportation for the Empire. All the roads eventually led to Rome itself. The Bible contains key

One of the hardest things for most people to say is, “I’m sorry.” Why? It all boils down to pride. It’s hard to admit when we are wrong and even harder to ask someone to forgive us, especially if the other person was partly to blame. However, making amends is part of seeking humility, and humility is a character quality God holds in high esteem. James 4:10 - “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” Yesterday, once again, I fell down and broke a

Ignorance. Incomprehension. Naïveté. These words can describe many people's understanding of Almighty God and how GREAT He is. It is difficult, after all, for physical humans to comprehend a supernatural being Who is ever-present, all-knowing and all-powerful. Isaiah 55:9 - “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” But still, at times it seems we try to fit Him in a little box down on our level in

A bulletproof vest is an item of body armour that helps absorb the impact and reduce or stop penetration to the torso from firearm-fired projectiles and fragmentation from explosions. A soft vest is typically worn by police officers, prison guards, security guards and some private citizens. Soldiers, SWAT teams and special operations forces wear hard armours for protection against rifle ammunition. These vests are worn for physical protection but did you know the Bible is our

Did you catch yesterday’s post? It’s about Mother’s Day … read it here. Proverbs 29:17 - “Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.” Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women, and those whom the Lord blesses to be mothers should take the responsibility seriously. Mothers have a unique and crucial role in the lives of their children and the love, care, nurture, and encouragement a mother gi

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, a day to honour the woman you call ‘Mom’. Alleluia! for all the moms in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, bonus moms, aunts, wives, sisters, friends, fellow moms, mentors … all women who love with a mother’s heart. Tradition is that you give a single red rose or carnation to the Moms who are living; and a white carnation or rose is worn by someone to represent the Moms who have passed on. Remember that Mother

Addiction is a ‘need’ to do, take or use something, to the point where it can be harmful. Addiction is most commonly associated with drugs, gambling, alcohol and nicotine, but did you know it's possible to become addicted to work? to computers? to TV? to shopping? Whatever a person is addicted to, it becomes difficult to control, and they may develop a dependency on it to get through daily life. The strain of managing an addiction can seriously damage a person's work performa

We all would like a rosey, peaceful, perfect life, but it just isn’t reality. Life is full of trials, and when they come, our true heart is revealed by how we respond. Do you lash out in anger? Are you afraid? Maybe you even begin to doubt God and question His goodness? The way we respond to adversity reveals our faith and trust in the Lord. As the saying goes, “If God brings you to it, He’ll bring you through it.” When you look back to a troubling time, how did you respond?

Sometimes the most simple things fill us with the greatest joy and provide moments of pure pleasure that make us grateful for everything we have been given in life. When we take a good look at those ‘simple’ things, we see that many of them really aren’t that ‘simple’ … like: watching the sun rise, hugging someone we love, taking a long walk on a beautiful day, quiet time with the Lord in prayer, the smell of freshly-cut grass, spending time in God’s Word, belly-laughing wit

As generations pass, it seems more men are becoming passive in their biblically-appointed spousal and parental role. For some, doing nothing is the easiest option and they gladly let the wife/mother assume the role of leader, contrary to God’s plan. A strong Christian wife is well advised to guide her husband to the design God has provided in His Word. The template for a man (servant / leader) to conform to is indeed found in the Bible. When properly applied, the Bible will c

Have you ever had an ‘Ah-ha’ moment? When you discover something that has been in front of you all along and you finally see it and grab it? That describes many people’s pathway to God. Maybe you've been saved for awhile and you've strayed away; you know you need to 'get right' with Him ... whatever the case, you know He’s there, you hear Him knocking, yet choose to ignore it, deny it or to simply not answer. The reasons for not answering usually boil down to a feeling of unw

It’s May Day! Throughout the years, there have been different traditions for May Day. The celebration of spring and seasonal flowers is most common in the United States. In the 19th century, a new meaning of May Day came about … it also became known as International Workers’ Day for labor rights and an eight hour work-day. In Hawaii, May Day is known as “Lei Day”, a celebration of the aloha spirit and the giving of the flower. Today, Americans celebrate by making flower baske

Hey, friend, let me tell you about a precious fountain. It is a healing stream that flows from Calvary's mountain. It’s free to all … it is where Love and mercy found me … at the Cross. Love and mercy=God. He left heaven to give up His life so that we might live! Philippians 2:8 - “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” 1Peter 2:24 - “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, tha