Do you know you are God’s masterpiece? You are the work of the Master’s hands. You were born for such a time as this. There is a purpose for your life. God is preparing you for a great ministry and you have everything you need for this day. There are times of persecution which prepares … Continue reading
What do you fear the most? Stand in courage. Remember the story of Joshua who fought the battle of Jericho? God promised to be with Joshua the same way he was with Moses. He told him, I will be with you, I will not fail you, I will not forsake you. God promised him success … Continue reading
Yesterday I finished my daily devotional of Pastor Rick Warren’s teaching. It was one of three yearly devotionals I read on a daily basis. I enjoyed Rick Warren’s teaching message so much, I signed up for another year. Today’s message speaks about the future. Where do yourself wanting to go? What are your future plans? … Continue reading
We tend to fear what we don’t understand. We worry and fill our minds with anxious thoughts. Fear not, it’s a term often used in the Bible. When God sent his messengers, often these angels would begin with these words, ‘fear not.’ Rev. Billy Graham describes it like this. “Calloused hands were the badge of … Continue reading
Today’s message gives me hope. I’ve been secretly struggling over some petty issues in my life. As I look at these struggles they seem insurmountable but I forget how big my Father in heaven is. I don’t have to take on the world, that’s not what I’m called to do. In my daily devotion today … Continue reading
I love what Rick Warren says about servant hood and leadership. He said, “There will always be more people willing to do “great” things for God than there are people willing to do the little things. The race to be a leader is crowded, but the field is wide open for those willing to be … Continue reading
“Writing is an act of hope,” Jack Heffron says in “The Writer’s Idea Book.” How true is that statement! Just merely writing down our thoughts and wishes, we are inspiring our dreams. We are eagerly anticipating great things. The author of this book goes on to say, “It is a means of carving order from … Continue reading
Mother Teresa once said, “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.” As I write these classical quotes that inspire me each day, I’m reminded of one of my favorite Bruce Springsteen’s songs, “Land of Hope and Dreams.” Springsteen’s lyrics are fresh … Continue reading
Having never been ordained or formally trained for any kind of ministry, I was once told I should be an evangelist. I thought about that for a moment. Inquisitively I asked what my friend meant. In my mind, I see Billy Graham as an evangelist. I see someone with years of ministry and service to the … Continue reading
How long are the tears going to fall? How much pain does one have to endure before they break? Praying for strength happens most often when you’re on your knees. There are some days when life seems too difficult to bear. When the day seems to go from bad to worse and a person just … Continue reading