Do you feel free today? Are you dealing with a situation where you feel trapped. Perhaps you’re working in a boring monotonous job where you see no light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps someone in authority mistreats you and feel helpless. Our natural desire is for...

Comedian Rita Rudner said; “I think men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage, they’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.” Sometimes pain is humorous, isn’t it? The funniest movies of all time have situations of great physical pain in a humorous...

How can we be excited about Heaven if the Bible tells us, “no eye has seen” where we’re going? “However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him—” NIV...

Jesus said, in his sermon on the mount; Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NIV When we’re honest about our sinful state and realize our helplessness—there is one who will meet us there in that state of mourning and love and accept us....

During Jesus’ sermon on the mount, He said; “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see GOD.” As I reflect on my life, it’s very easy to recognize that I don’t have a pure heart. I see a lot of ugliness in there. What hope do I have then? In the Old Testament,...

Today’s devotional is a little bit longer than usual. I realize his topic requires additional attention and explanation. I don’t want to gloss over a sensitive topic for those parents who have experienced the death of a child. Based on what we know about GOD’s...

What do you desire? For most people its peace and happiness. Many times, we pursue something believing it will lead to the fulfillment of peace or happiness. Quite simply, human beings have desires because GOD wrote our brains operating code. We are wired that...

Isn’t water wonderful? When your mouth is dry, nothing else satisfies like a cold glass of pure water. How about when you feel grimy and greasy? It’s wonderful to wash it all off in the shower, isn’t it? Even watching and hearing water has an effect—it soothes us and...

Do you find it difficult to have a clean slate with everyone? I do. The desire is there but even when love and forgiveness are present, some of my hurts are not fully resolved. It seems like, that soft scar tissue needs some special ointment. Receiving a glorified...

Do you remember a big lie that someone told you? Just thinking about it probably fires you up! Shamefully, I once sold a car to a friend with a lie woven into the truth. GOD told me to go make it right, and I did, but, man! What the heck was I thinking? Lies cause...

Are you weighed down emotionally and physically, by the things of this world? Perhaps the gravity of a trial you’re going through is pulling you down. Maybe an illness, injury, or old age restricts and limits you physically. Here’s an exciting truth from the Bible...

Have you ever been upgraded into a better rental car, hotel room, business class seat on an airplane, or some other premium perk?  The upgrades aren’t completely foreign, they’re like the original, only much better. If you know Jesus, you going to experience the...