Thought for Today: “Preserved for a Purpose” God has a purpose beyond our present understanding. The Lord preserves us so He can do something great through each of us and in our situation. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans … Read more

Thought For Today: “Handling Grief” Grief is one of those stressors we cannot control or prevent. We grieve not only for our own actions but also for the actions of others. We grieve because loss is a significant part of life. We grieve over the loss of a job, finances, a place to live, family, … Read more

Thought For Today: “Death with No Regret” It’s a great thing to die full. This is the assessment of the Bible’s account of Abraham’s death. Genesis 25:8 says that Abraham died at a good old age, full of years. Now, the words “of years” are not in the Hebrew manuscript; therefore, while Abraham died of … Read more

Thought for Today: “Hope Springs Eternal” Have you ever noticed that life comes with a list of side effects? It can be full of fun, adventure, excitement, and joy. But it also comes with illness, abuse, broken relationships, betrayal, sorrow, loss, injuries, disappointments, heartache, crime, and death. Like any product, life should come with a … Read more

Thought For Today: “Healing Through The Hurts” In every relationship, there will be hurts. Our problem is that, rather than allowing the Lord to help heal them, we hold on to them, revel in them, and keep rehearsing them in our minds. D.L. Moody said, “A great many people seem to embalm their troubles. I … Read more

Thought For Today: “How’s Your Thinking?” We are told to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5), because our thought life determines our destiny. This is something well known to Solomon. He said, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) Jesus said … Read more

Thought For Today: “Look for the Bounce Back” Nothing tests a person’s resolve like trials and tribulations. While we all go through these times, as Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33), the question is whether we will persevere. If we try to resolve these on our own, we won’t. But … Read more

Today’s Thought: “Use Time Wisely” “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16) To redeem means to buy back, but we cannot buy back time because once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. So, what Paul is telling us to do … Read more

Today’s Thought: “The Longing of the Human Heart” Heaven is the place where the human heart longs to be. It is the place where the suffering we endure here on earth will be eradicated. It is the land of no-mores, where there will be no more pain, sorrow, suffering, tears, hunger, thirst, night, or darkness. … Read more

Thursday’s Thought: “Faith To Go” Faith is stepping into the unknown. This is the classic definition of faith. The writer of Hebrews, in his chapter on faith, said, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) And while faith moves into the unknown, it also knows … Read more

Thought For Today: “Faith Goes Beyond Reason” Sometimes, having faith when we cannot see, touch, or hear it for ourselves is tough. But this is the faith that can move mountains and make what we thought was impossible possible. Abraham and Sarah exemplify this perfectly. While Abraham remained childless and he and Sarah were beyond … Read more

Thought For Today: “Our Sufficient Refuge and Strength” No matter what is going on around us and in this world, what we always need to remember is that no matter what has happened or will happen, God is our refuge and strength amid life’s storms. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help … Read more

Thought For Today: “Faith to Break Our Doubts” While science has broken the sound barrier, our faith breaks the doubt barrier. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted … Read more

Thought for Today: “A Mother’s Day Thought” Throughout history, most of our spiritual leaders have been deeply influenced by their mothers. Consider Susannah Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodist denomination. Their names might never have graced our history books if not for this godly woman. Her witness guided … Read more

Thought For Today: “Where Should Our Focus Be?” Have you ever been to the circus and watched the lion tamers? We see them with their whips and pistols. But neither of those is the most important tool in the lion tamer’s arsenal. The stool is by far the most important. Holding the stool with its … Read more

Thought For Today: “Seeking God” We live in a world desperately in need of God because everyone is a sinner who has fallen short of God’s holy and righteous standards for life (Romans 3:23). And we’re seeing that fall ever more clearly, as the decline accelerates daily. Earlier in Romans 3:11, the Apostle Paul, quoting … Read more

Thought For Today: “Go to Jesus First” We often seek something that helps us fulfill our calling and ministry more effectively. At these times, I remember the words of Peter, who, upon seeing the lame man begging for money, said, “Silver and gold I don’t have, but what I do have I give unto you. … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Love Is Everlasting” God’s everlasting love is evident in what the Psalmist says. “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103:17) Before we ever existed, God loved us. Long before we were born, God fixed His affection on us and … Read more

Thought For Today: “Impossibilities are Possibilities with God” What you consider impossible becomes possible with God. Are you facing a situation that seems impossible? Has God given you a promise that now seems absolutely without hope? Is there something you’ve been told that is so far out there that it seems ludicrous to even consider? … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s in the Restoration Business” To restore means to bring something back to fullness or wholeness. In some instances, it means to reinstate. This is what God does for us, as we have been broken not only by our own sin but also by what others have said or done to us. … Read more