Fiery Words Kindle Blazes

In recent weeks, we have been seeing the Californian wildfires on the news. They have stunned firefighters with their ferocity and intensity. Some have even perished while trying to battle the infernos. One seasoned firefighter said that the fires have been creating their own weather phenomena and as a result, they are seeing things they … Read more

A Time to Mourn

We are told to rejoice in the Lord always. There are plenty of preachers and teachers who will tell us that we should be happy even in the midst of trials because the Lord is with us – and He is. But does that mean that we are always to go around with a smile, … Read more

Times of Dire Need

Have you ever been in a situation of dire need? In this country, dire need is less common because we have systems in place to care for the needy. Nevertheless, there are still people who fall through the cracks and poverty has risen sharply in recent years. Many people are homeless through no fault of … Read more

Purpose for Each Day

Have you ever come into contact with one of those people who has an everlasting supply of positivity and energy? Were you inspired by their bright outlook on life? (Or were they just slightly annoying?!). Regardless, people with that kind of an attitude almost always have something in common: a purpose for each day. No … Read more

Is it Safe to Rejoice Forever?

  If you are a person who is cautious about commitments, you will be familiar with the concept of waiting to see how things will turn out before you get involved. Some people dive in headfirst right away, but you prefer to stand on the sidelines and watch for a while. You want to see … Read more

Outside of God’s Will?

  Human beings are blind creatures. We find ourselves outside of God’s will on a regular basis, but we are unable to see our course of action the way God sees it. He can see every detail of what we are doing and the choices we are making, but we can often only see what is … Read more

Not-So-Valiant Moments

Then the Lord said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.” Judges 6:23 When Gideon was confronted with burnt food and a vanishing visitor (Judges 6:21), it suddenly occurred to him that he had spoken with an angel. He was sure he was doomed because he had seen an angel of the Lord face … Read more

Closed Doors: God’s Will or Frustrating Coincidence?

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: Revelation 3:7 Sometimes it is a frustrating thing indeed to try to discern God’s will. We spy what appears to … Read more

Grateful Songs In the Dark

 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25 September is a great month where I live (all the people with birthdays in September would probably agree!). The earth starts to come alive after the cold winter months. The flowers come out, … Read more

Comforting Messages From God

  And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 When we think of God’s voice, we often assume that it is telling us something negative. We sometimes shrink from hearing from Him because we think He will rebuke us or judge us and we know that we deserve it. We … Read more