This past summer, we had the privilege of visiting Berlin. We walked along the path of the Berlin wall, we visited several memorials to the Berlin wall, and we even stayed in the part of Berlin that was once considered "East Berlin". It was an amazing eye-opener to...
Last time, in The Benefits of Encouragement, Part 1, we saw the power of giving encouragement, even when the givers were suffering as well. But is there any payback for the givers of encouragement? The Bible tells the story of a Moabite woman, one who married an...
A patient of mine was discouraged yesterday, and as I tried to pour out comforting words, I couldn't help thinking, "poor guy!" You see, I knew his medical history. I knew there weren't many silver linings to his clouds, many bright spots to focus on. Later that...
"From there they went to Beer, which is the well where the LORD said to Moses, 'Gather the people together, and I will give them water.'" (Num 21:16) As a result of their disobedience, the Children of Israel spent 40 years wandering in the wilderness. We don't have...
Ever wish you could change the world? You can you know! It doesn’t take great wealth or power. You don’t need extraordinary talent. You have tremendous power right now to impact this world. Don’t believe me? Read on . . . Remember the old song, "Little Things Mean a...
Rom 12:6,8 "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us... if it is encouraging, let him encourage..." NIV One of the often forsaken gifts from the Holy Spirit is the gift of encouragement. In a world where depression...
Dear Friends in Christ, This is a continuation of what yesterday's Scriptural Nugget, and it is what God has inspired my heart about preparing for eternity. When I meditate upon His glory, I am no longer being robbed of the fullness of joy, peace & gladness that...
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1) Storm clouds roll on the horizon of everyday life. It is oftentimes difficult to find shelter - to find a calm in the storm. You can find that calm in the Psalms. "If...
Heb 10:25: "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching." NIV Did you know that we can be of encouragement to one another through worship? I sure didn't know,...
Dear Saints!! My testimony is a little lengthy, but God has been having me grow tremendously in my spiritual growth. I have been thinking about eternity and realizing in a most profound way, that this life here is so temporal that it is a place we need to strive to do...