Nebuchadnezzar was a powerful king, a ruler with unmatched authority. He stood on the rooftop of his palace, marveling at all he had achieved. He saw himself as the source of his greatness, the architect of his success. But God had other plans for this self-exalted king. The very moment Nebuchadnezzar glorified himself, his life […]
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! It has taken me a long time to get past the “bah humbug syndrome “. It use to be my favorite time of the year when the kids were small. All the hustle and bustle and cutting down the real tree every year. Darrell and I started a tradition of buying a small […]
God Restores Our Lives
In life, we all face moments when we feel like we’ve hit rock bottom. Mistakes pile up, and we feel like we’ve wandered too far from God to find our way back. But no matter how far we stray, how deep we fall, or how lost we feel, there is one constant truth: God is […]
Resisting Temptation
Life is full of temptations, isn’t it? The allure of sin and the world’s pleasures can seem so appealing in the moment. But as we’ll discover through the inspiring story of Daniel, giving in to those temptations often leads to devastating consequences. Daniel’s unwavering commitment to honoring God in the face of adversity is a […]
God Is In Control
We all face moments when life feels out of control. The chaos, uncertainty, and hardships we encounter can make us question who’s really in charge. But here’s the truth that anchors us: God is sovereign. His Word assures us that He is in control, no matter how broken the world may seem. The Bible reminds […]
Wobbly Road: Part 8
“The other side of Fear is Freedom” Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight. The moment you start worrying about what other people think, it’s over, because the fear of disapproval is […]
Fourth Man In The Fire
Imagine a scene where three young men, vibrant and strong, are being tied up and thrown into a raging fire – all because they refused to bow down and worship a false idol. This isn’t a work of fiction; it’s a real event from the Bible, recorded in the book of Daniel. As we dive […]
Exile and Restoration
Judah, God’s beloved city and His temple, had fallen into ruin. All the treasures and riches that once adorned this holy place had been carried off to Babylon. The people, decimated and reduced to a mere remnant, found themselves back in exile – a familiar and devastating scenario. This tragic turn of events had been […]
What is Success
Psalm 90:17 And may the Lord our God show us His approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! When we start school, I guess it is safe to assume, our parents are praying that it will be the start of something successful. I know my parents did. They had dreams […]