Category Archives: faith

Life Lessons From an Ox

I was reading the book of Proverbs and stumbled across a verse that I didn’t fully understand.  Here it is: “Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.”  (Proverbs 14:4) It’s clear that if you don’t have an ox, you won’t be able toContinue reading “Life Lessons From an Ox”

The Birth of Jesus – Prophecy Fulfilled

Over 2,000 years ago, a baby was born in a manger.  Most of the people bustling about Bethlehem that night had no idea that the greatest event in human history had taken place in their midst.   A few people, however, knew that the baby born that night was the long-awaited Messiah.   He was the oneContinue reading “The Birth of Jesus – Prophecy Fulfilled”

Break Up Your Unplowed Ground

Losing weight, eating healthier, exercising, saving money, getting out of debt.  New Year’s resolutions will push us outside of our comfort zone!   In fact, growth, change and improvement likely won’t happen without some discomfort. How many of us will give up on our goals just when the new territory begins to stretch us and makeContinue reading “Break Up Your Unplowed Ground”

What really happened?

What really happened at the cross?     A necessary and wondrous transaction took place on the cross.  Jesus endured a terrible flogging, taunting, spitting and the shame and torture of being nailed to a cross like a criminal.  The Bible tells us that God’s wrath and punishment for sin was poured out on Jesus thatContinue reading “What really happened?”

Believe

Do you believe?  If so, what do you believe?  Sometimes I see decorative plaques or online posts that simply say, “Believe”.   It may be an encouraging word to someone who has lost hope.  Or possibly it means, “Believe whatever you want, just believe something!”  To believe means to have confidence in or to have aContinue reading “Believe”

Your Biggest Problem Can Become Your Greatest Victory

What is your greatest problem?  Many people are dealing with really big issues such as health problems, the death of a spouse, loss of a job or other seemingly impossible situations. Our biggest problem, the impossible situation, the hopeless circumstance, can become the very thing that God uses to grant us the greatest victory ofContinue reading “Your Biggest Problem Can Become Your Greatest Victory”

Fight For Your Hope

What are you hoping for?  Are you struggling with an issue in your life or praying for God to change something?  When I’ve labored in prayer over an important matter, I admit, there have been times when I’ve felt like giving up.  I have been tired of striving and I’ve thought, “God will do whateverContinue reading “Fight For Your Hope”

Overjoyed

The moment when the disciples realized that Jesus was really alive, that He overcame death and was resurrected, they were overjoyed.   OVERJOYED!   They had been mourning since Jesus was arrested, beaten, condemned as a criminal and brutally crucified on the cross.  Not only had they been filled with grief, but they feared for their lives,Continue reading “Overjoyed”

Find Your Way To Jesus

In the bustling and crowded town of Bethlehem, just about everyone was busy with activity.  But in the midst of the crowds and the movement, several people found their way to Jesus that night.  How is that possible?  God gave clues and signs so that Jesus would be found.  An angel appeared to shepherds whileContinue reading “Find Your Way To Jesus”