“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 It was April 1863 in Columbus, Mississippi. After decorating the graves of her two sons who died fighting for their beloved south-land, a…
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God’s Remedy for Worry!
“The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything.” Philippians 4:5-6 The Bible is very practical. God knows one of the biggest things we struggle with is worry or anxiety about the future. The Apostle Paul had more to…
Making a Difference
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 In the work of the Lord, we should never undervalue the little things. Our Lord sees the…
Happy Mother’s Day!
“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.” 1 Samuel 1:27 We honor mothers this week and value the sacrifices they make to their homes and children. The old saying,…
A Trip to Israel
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you…” Isaiah 41:10 Have you ever been at a low point in your life when God seems…
The Terra Cotta Soldiers of Xi’an
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” 1 Timothy 6:7 Recently, it was my privilege to visit the Eighth Wonder of the World in the ancient city of Xi’an, China. I had…
The Power of the Cross
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God,” 1 Corinthians 1:18 Like other prisoners in the Soviet Gulag, Alexander Solzhenitzyn worked day…
The Journey to the Cross
“Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel!” John 12:13 Last Sunday was Palm Sunday and we celebrated Jesus’ journey to the cross. Jesus is the touchstone for every human…
“Do You Love Me, Peter?”
“Simon, son of John, do you truly love Me more than these?……..Take care of my sheep. ” John 21:15,16 I’ve been enjoying the story of Peter in the gospels! It gives me hope for myself and those who have failed…
Heart of a Leader
“None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and above, shall see the land of which I swore to Abraham….because they have not wholly followed Me, except Caleb…and Joshua….” Numbers 32:11-12 Godly men are the…