Fish on!” I’ve heard those words shouted many times while trolling for salmon on Lake Michigan. It’s the traditional way anglers announce that a fish has been hooked and the fight has begun. On one occasion, the angler who grabbed the pole that was dancing wildly in the rod holder was my... read more »

Today . . . Discouragement is no longer my friend, Fear, no longer my bedmate, Doubt no longer food for thought, Worry no longer my heart’s desire. Instead of giving in, (crumbling from the pressures of Life) I will stand. Instead of giving up, (stopping at every obstacle) I will walk on. Instead... read more »

Philippians 2:5-8: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, But made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as... read more »

Exodus 4:19: “Before Moses left Midian, the Lord said to him, ‘Return to Egypt, for all those who wanted to kill you have died.’” Since all of us have sinned and come short of God’s glory, we all need God’s grace to save us. In order to be saved (become born again), we must... read more »

Jesus’ teachings can seem to be paradoxical. Exhibit A: He requires a standard of living that’s even more rigorous than the Old Testament. Jewish law condemned adultery (Exodus 20:14); Jesus said that even looking at someone lustfully was wrong (Matthew 5:27- 28). Jewish law allowed for divorce... read more »

submitted by Ruth Tobing, Indonesia Today . . . My dreams come true! All of my hopes, Goals, Wishes, I have given to You. I have laid them down at Your feet. I have given them over to Your hand. Today, my dreams come true. My hope is in You. My trust is in You. My faith is in You. My delight is in... read more »

Turns out . . . I didn’t get invited to the British Royal Wedding…… Turns out . . . I DID get invited to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb! Go figure . . . I know it’s hard to imagine . . . that every commoner who wishes to attend may go to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. To... read more »

John 6:60-64: “Many of His disciples said, ‘This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?’ Jesus was aware that His disciples were complaining, so He said to them, ‘Does this offend you? Then what will you think if you see the Son of Man ascend to heaven again? The Spirit alone... read more »

Recently, archaeologist Eilat Mazar found fortifications that were built in Jerusalem some 3,000 years ago. She believes that they were constructed by Solomon, as described in the Old Testament. Her unearthed evidence strongly rebuts what secular scholars believe: “that David’s [and Solomon’s]... read more »

Today . . . I praise Your name! I exalt You, O God! For You are the Alpha and the Omega! Thank You for being my beginning and end! You are my Rock, my Shield, my strong tower! Praise Your name, O God! Far above the heavens, I will shout— O God, You are my God! You are from everlasting to... read more »