Have you ever heard someone telling a story that involves you and something you said, and they repeat it differently than what you really said? Isn’t it frustrating? Changing just a word or two can change the whole truth of the matter! Satan knows this trick. He has been changing God’s words since the Garden and he’s changing them now through what the world calls ‘versions’ of the Bible. Interested in what will happen in the end times? This is where to start ... with God’s Wo

One of man's most basic and fundamental needs is the desire to be loved and nurtured. Feeling loved and cared for brings happiness and healthy relationships. But just as strong as our need to be loved is the need to love others. Expressing love, whether in big or small ways, benefits not only the receiver, but the giver. The Bible shows us there are different types of love, as described in this related post. God’s love brings joy! It is the highest type of love, which is self

How can we lust for something belonging to another? Receiving from God is something we do every minute of every day. Whether the roof over our head, the food we eat, the air we breathe and even rest at the end of a day to wake up to a new day. Most of these things we don’t even ask for and often times we're too thoughtless to give God thanks for them. All this giving from God to us. Yet, what are we giving to God? With all we receive, how can we want for more on earth and/or

So you’re at the local coffeehouse with a friend, visiting and catching up. It’s been awhile since you’ve seen one another but you quickly pick up right where you left off from your last visit, catching up on family, careers and the latest happenings. Your friend is a Christ-follower, too, so the conversation naturally turns to Jesus … how end-time signs and events are escalating and how wonderful “the rapture” will be, when Christ returns to meet all born-again believers in

Although God gives us free will, He is still in control of the universe. He wants to mold and refine us into His image. The potter working with clay reminds us that God is working in us. Isaiah 64:8 - “But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” The word ‘potter’ and its variations appear in the Bible 16 times. A potter is an artist who creates pots, vases, decorative pieces and more. Clay is used to mold p

Today’s featured song reminds me of a favorite movie our family watched over and over again when the kids were still living at home – “Though None Go With Me”. It’s a great movie for your watchlist (trailer link below) about devoting your life to serving God; the trials and sorrows that come with life and test our faith; and how God cares for and protects His children. The movie title is from the beloved hymn, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” I have decided to follow Jesus;

Someone once asked me what my most prized possession is. In my youth, I would’ve answered, “My bike!” But now it doesn’t take much thought or time to answer, “My Bible.” While there are many photographs, family heirlooms and mementos dear to my heart, my King James Cambridge Wide-Margin Bible is my greatest earthly belonging. It contains numerous notes and even scribbles made by our youngest daughter! Most importantly, God’s Word is what saved a wretch like me! It is beautifu

It is Presidents' Day, honoring all persons who served in the office of president of the United States and a federal holiday specifically honoring George Washington, our first president, born February 22, 1732, who led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War. As a young boy, Washington lived on a farm in Virginia. A story often told about George was when he was six years old, he received a hatchet as a gift, after which he cut down his father’s favor

Got the winter blues? Forget your troubles, come on, get happy! Shout Alleluia! If you’re a Christ-follower, there’s hope flowing through your veins! Our Saviour broke the chains! That’s something to be joyful about! Victory has a Name! Joy has a Name! You are Loved by Almighty God! Psalms 144:15b – “… yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.” Now ... add joy to your happiness! ‘Joy’ is lasting, and endures no matter our circumstances. It’s being content; it’s that

Charity is most eloquently shown in the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God is Love … and His Love will ever be! It is difficult to talk about God without talking about love, because God IS Love! The word 'love' appears in God’s Word 281 times, the plural ‘loves’ 3 times and ‘loved’ 89 times. There are different types of love in the Bible, translated with different Greek words to represent the type of love associated with the passage. For instance, b

The Bible tells us in John 4:24, “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” How does one worship in Spirit? Understand that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit are One. Those baptized into the Holy Spirit through spiritual birth worship God to declare His greatness. Worship involves the giving up of self and bowing or kneeling down in homage to lift up our Lord; sometimes worship includes giving up something you care

Ever told a lie? While your sin of lying may be forgiven, if you’ve lied … you are a liar. Again, a liar who after having sought God’s forgiveness is fortunately renamed 'a forgiven liar'. Lying is a condition of man. Satan has been tempting man since the very beginning and man (with his free will) has been lying ever since. The Ninth Commandment Old Testament Exodus 20:16 - "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." New Testament Matthew 19:18 - "He saith unto

Imagine, someone knocks at your door and says, “Congratulations! You have won a gift! It is waiting for you, but you must claim it …accept it … and it is yours. The cost was high, but it is paid in full with an eternal lifetime warranty.” Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? What if I told you it is true? Jesus has a gift for you. He gave it all for you and me. He left heaven, came to earth as a humble servant, willingly suffered and gave up His life for our sins, rose again after th

Babies. They are the greatest gift! A miracle from God. The moment we see them, we fall in love with them and can’t imagine life without them. Suppose you were asked to give your baby up for a greater cause. Envision your baby, a boy and now grown, being taken away, spit on, laughed at, beaten, tortured. If that wasn’t enough agony, you watch as big nails are driven in his wrists and feet in order to hang him on a Cross, the most painful of deaths. Most of us would rather die

Happy Valentine’s Day! Many people are celebrating their “love” relationship today and that’s a wonderful thing to celebrate! But don’t forget our Creator is the God of Love, our source of Love, and the one Who gave you your "Valentine". Praise His Name as you celebrate Love today … celebrate the Love of God! 1John 4:8 - “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” Romans 5:8 - “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died f

Our first and most important relationship must be with Jesus. Today’s song is written in the context of a man to his future wife. While focused in that context, such as, “Is she waiting for me?”, “Is she looking at the moon I’m looking at right now?”; “Have I met the one God has planned for me?”, “Does God’s plan for my life include sharing my love of God as one?”, the song is also a point of reflection for married couples as they look back in amazement at how God assembled t

So it’s February. Blah. The weather is up-and-down, mostly cold, little sunshine. Stuck indoors more, but when outdoor opportunities come, there’s the snow and slush tracked inside. Football is over. It’s cold and flu season. It’s easy to get down and out in February! HOWEVER … There’s always a reason to choose joy! Have you forgotten our Father in heaven loves you with agape Love? He lives. He Loves. He saves. He provides. He is faithful. He promises (and keeps them!). He’s

Trials. Troubles. Storms. Life is full of ups and downs. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things imaginable. Maybe you know someone who has recently lost someone dear. Perhaps there’s a devastating cancer or terminal illness diagnosis. Maybe you find yourself short on money to pay the bills. Whatever your trial, trouble or storm, at least one thing remains: God’s unconditional, undeniable Love for you. Our Saviour did not leave us comfortless! The best thing we

FOR EVER. It is hard to fathom something that is never-ending, always. It is interesting to note that the word ‘forever’ does not appear in God’s Word (KJB), but the two words ‘for’ and ‘ever’ appear thousands of times, including ‘for ever and ever’. One of the Greek translations for the word ‘forever’ as an adverb is: πάντα - (duration) for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time. The same Greek translation is used for the word ‘ever’ and is defined as ‘al

Artists from the group I Am They rewrote the music to H.W.Baker’s captivating lyrics of today’s hymn, engaging readers and listeners to feel the Love of Jesus Christ, our Great King and Shepherd. The melodic words flow gently and smoothly as they praise our Lord and Saviour. When it comes to singing and praising our Lord, are we merely ‘singing’ a song, keeping the melody to the best of our ability, and uttering the words? Or are we ‘praising’ our Saviour, the King of Love, w