Your spiritual DNA

Want to blow the cloud cover off a gray day? Accept God’s direction! It’s exactly what John Bentley did. He … More

Grace in vain

“As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” 2 Corinthians 6:1 There is a vanity … More

Pure JOY

Be joyful!

Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Quit Looking!

If you look long & hard enough, you’ll find something to gripe about. So quit looking! “give thanks whatever happens.” … More

Limiting God « lilies, sparrows and grass

Limiting God « lilies, sparrows and grass. This message was just what I needed to hear today! As you read … More

Take heart!

John 16:33b (NLT) Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome … More

Be alert, strong, brave and stand firm

1 Corinthians 16 (Good News Translation) 13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.

Be strong and courageous

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your … More

The cross of your past

When others nail you to the cross of your past, Jesus opens the door to your future & treats your … More

Rejoice in the gift of Today!

This is the day the Lord has made. Don’t load it with yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s troubles. Rejoice in the … More

His Masterpiece

As a group of fishermen relaxed in an old Scottish seaside inn, one of the men gestured widely, depicting a … More

Hydrate your soul

Don’t deny your anger. Don’t dismiss your loneliness. Your restless spirit. Your sense of dread. Don’t let your heart shrink … More

Jesus Says Move || « Hopeful of Words

Jesus Says Move || « Hopeful of Words. I’m sure you’ll all agree, this message is amazing! Enjoy and … More

When the Spirit of the Lord Speaks . . .

~ Roy Lessin Because the Lord is our Shepherd and we are His sheep, we need His guidance and direction. … More

Faith in the Game – James Ramsey

James Ramsey becomes the 19th Seminole to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. June 4, … More

A Beautiful Soul

The Bible tells us not to judge, yet we’ve all judged people on appearance, personality, wealth and many other things! … More

God’s timing is perfect

Watch the Lord rescue you. The Lord continued to strengthen Pharaoh’s resolve, and he chased after the people of Israel … More

Consume my life

Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Jim Elliot God’s Word is powerful He is no fool who gives what he cannot … More

Winners

Thou SHALT love . . .

. . . Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. . . . Thou shalt love thy neighbor . . … More

When we don’t understand where God is taking us . . .

Hold On!

Sanctification « Samuel at Gilgal

Sanctification « Samuel at Gilgal. Just had to share this with our readers.

10 Things God Wants You to Remember

God can untangle our problems

Happy Mother’s Day

Just because it’s stormy

Loaded with Fears

I don’t care how tough you are. You may be a Navy SEAL. Doesn’t matter. Every parent melts the moment … More

Everyone deserves a little sunshine

Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone … More

We can’t always choose . . .

Don’t take anyone else’s word . . .

“Don’t take anyone else’s word for God. Find Him for yourself, and then you too will know by the wonderful, … More

Dehydrated hearts

Dehydrated hearts send desperate messages. Snarling tempers. Waves of Worry. ~ Max Lucado (Note: Filling our hearts with the love … More

Tiny Messengers

Wings like Eagles

Dear Lord, I seek to have my strength renewed. I know you are strong enough to carry me. And … More

Forgiveness is not easy

You-turns

I am . . .

Joy in Sharing

by Billy Graham We . . . offer our sacrifice of praise to God by telling others of the glory … More

A different side of Max Lucado

http://vimeo.com/40881634 I’ve been a great admirer of Max Lucado for years. To me he’s one of the most gifted writers … More

Faith, Courage, Strength

When we learn to trust the Lord

Happy Heart Daily Inspiration When we learn to trust the Lord, we will begin to have a sense of rest … More

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17b Scripture is God’s Word to us. … More

Happiness will never come . . .

We are called to obey “The Great Commission”

Matthew 28:19-20 New International Version (NIV) 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name … More

God is Always the Same

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not … More

Finishing the Race

The Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore … More

‘Passion of the Christ’ star Jim Caviezel says playing Jesus sunk his career

Despite a long list of woes that include being labeled an anti-Semite, having a violent temper and allegedly breaking the … More

Remembering the Holocaust: Never Again!

By Joel C. Rosenberg Today in Israel, and around the world, we stop to remember the evil that was perpetrated … More

Trust

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding

Why we’re less likely to try great things for God

By Jon Walker I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (NIV) God pours his power … More

Transformed By Grace

He hath made him to be sin for us . . . that we might be made the righteousness of … More

This is Love

“This is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us. John 4:10” Love never fails! Wait a … More

The Secret of Forgiveness

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1” Is it still hard to consider the thought … More

I Know My Redeemer Lives

But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he will stand upon the earth at … More

Stepping into a new life

By Jon Walker “Come” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came … More

Six Hours, One Friday

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of … More

The Cross

“And They Crucified Him” – Mark 15:24 So often the sacrifice that Christ made for us is presented in a … More

Jesus’ Burial

~ by Max Lucado When Pilate learned that Jesus was dead, he asked the soldiers if they were certain. They … More

Eternal Choices

Then (the thief) said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, … More

Tree of Mystery

April 10, 2010 By Angie Smith Just before Easter I was driving the kids over to see my parents (they … More

Such Passion

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 11:01 PM PDT “I pray that you and all God’s holy people will have the power … More

Israel Fact of the Day – 3-13-12

Did you know that each religious community in Israel freely exercises its faith, observes its own holy days and weekly … More

Caesarea

Caesarea is a magnificent site, a national park where amazing amazing ancient harbor ruins, beautiful beaches, and impressive modern residences … More

The 100/0 Principle

An excerpt from The 100/0 Principle by Al Ritter What is the most effective way to create and sustain great … More

The Forgetful Servant

Posted: 12 Mar 2012 01:00 AM PDT By Jon Walker I have set you an example that you should do … More

You are Amazing!

From my heart

Please bear with me as I am still recuperating from surgery. I have such great intentions–to read your messages, comment, … More

Why do we pray? « Actions, not just words…

We pray to change our attitude towards our own ability to effect change on the things that have eternal consequences. … More

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People « Mental Health Food

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People « Mental Health Food. This post will help us put a more positive … More

Spiritual maturity means following the truth

By Jon Walker He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He … More

Sunshine Award

Thank you, Canadian Mommy Time (http://canadianmommytime.wordpress.com) for nominating sharin’ His love for the Sunshine Award. “Sunshine” was a nickname that … More

Don’t Be Afraid

“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’ Mark 5:36” Sometimes what we need is just … More

The Red Sea

I thought this was so cute!

What’s your problem?

If your father were Bill Gates and your computer crashed, where would you turn? If Stradivari were your dad and … More

Somewhere in Israel

Any ideas where?

Prayer changes things!

A banner on the wall in my home church when I was growing up kept us reminded of that wonderful … More

Israel Fact of the Day

Israel is the only Middle Eastern country where the Christian population is thriving instead of disappearing. Between 1948 and 1998, … More

Mousercise

Take every thought captive

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting … More

Rainbow colored eyes

Shoot for the moon

Israel Fact of the Day

Did you know that an Israeli scientist pioneered the use of bacteria to clean up oil pollution in oil tankers, … More

Boulders on the beach by Hagai Nativ – Israel

“Behold I am laying a stone for a foundation in Zion; a sturdy stone, a precious cornerstone, a secure foundation.” … More

God’s Daily Promise – #11

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and … More

God’s Daily Promise – #10

Ezekiel 36:26-27 26 I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; … More

More than Forgiveness

“This is my commitment to my people: removal of their sins.” Romans 11:27, The Message God does more than forgive … More

Old Jaffa

The Old City of Jaffa, located on the southern edge of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast, was known … More

Evidence for the Resurrection

Evidence for the Resurrection.

God’s Daily Promise – #9

Galatians 3:29 If you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to promise. (World English Bible) Promise … More

God’s Daily Promise – #8

Galatians 4:6 And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba, … More

Almond Trees in Israel

I will cause a sprout of righteousness to sprout forth for David, and he will administer justice and righteousness … More

Judah will exist forever

Judah will exist forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. JOEL (4:20) וִיהוּדָה לְעוֹלָם תֵּשֵׁב וִירוּשָׁלִַם לְדוֹר וָדוֹר יואל ד:כ … More