Thought for Today: “A Pocket-Sized Cross” Jesus said that if we want to be His disciples, then we must pick up our crosses daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23) To pick up a cross and carry it wasn’t and still isn’t easy. Jesus stumbled under its weight, and in the end, He was crucified upon … Read more

Thought for Today: “Time to Chill” Back in the 1980s, there was a popular term that was used to calm a person. We would say, “Chill.” What I found even more interesting is that this wasn’t a new thought or concept. It is said that in the 1870s someone could actually take a “chill pill,” … Read more

Thought For Today: “To Serve or Not To Serve” There are many times the word, “servant,” and “serve,” occur in the New Testament referring to a believer’s responsibility within the body of Christ, the church. In other words, it’s not about us, but rather it’s about Christ and our serving Him by serving others. The … Read more

Thought for Today: “Reviving Our Outreach” The Apostle Paul said, “I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.” (Romans 1:14-15) Paul’s mission was to … Read more

Thought For Today: “Refuse Compromise; Be Set Free” The only way to freedom is to be completely removed from the land of bondage. It was such a freedom that was sought by the children of Israel when they were slaves in the land of Egypt. And so, God sent Moses to deliver His people from … Read more

Thought for Today: “God’s Want Ad” Years ago, a poster had Uncle Sam pointing saying, “I Want You for the U.S. Army.” I think God’s “Want Ad” would go something like this, “Wanted: Men and Women of faith willing to pick up the cross and live the cross life.” When reading the morning paper was … Read more

Thought for Today: “Advantageous Opportunities” Every day we have new opportunities to serve God and one another, and we must not waste such wonderous opportunities the Lord has afforded us. And the reason lies in that we are not sure how much time we have to take advantage of these opportunities, because none of us … Read more

Thought for Today: “How God Chooses” God has always been looking for someone who will stand up and make a difference, whose heart will connect with the heart of God and be that difference maker. Such was the heart of Isaiah. “I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who … Read more

Thought for Today: “Saved from Sin” “There is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.” (Ecclesiastes 7:20) This truth is so important for us to understand that it is repeated several times throughout God’s word (Proverbs 20:9; Romans 3:23;1 John 1:8). We are not sinners … Read more

Thought for Today: “The Gift of Our Father’s Love” With Sunday being Father’s Day, I’d like to take today’s thought and look at the love of our Heavenly Father. Our Heavenly Father absolutely loves us. It is said that if God had a refrigerator, our picture would be on it. Or if God had a … Read more

Thought for Today: “A Heart of Compassion” A forgiving heart is a heart of compassion that comforts others in their time of need. Paul brings this out in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in … Read more

Thought for Today: “Agape Love” There are many definitions when it comes to love Back in the 60’s a movie called “Love Story,” defined love as “Never having to say you’re sorry.” But if you’re married you know that’s a fairy tale. Then there’s the classic love ballad, “Who put the Ram in the Rama … Read more

Thought For Today: “An Everlasting Love” Ever wonder if God sees what we’re going through? Wonder no longer, He does, and not just the major stuff, but also every detail of what we’re going through, even to the very hairs on our head (Luke 21:18). And it’s with an everlasting love He will sustain and … Read more

Thought for Today: “Regaining Hope” Besides air, water, and food, hope is a necessity of life. We must have hope.  We cannot live without it. Hope is the last thing to die; it’s the last emotion within us. Therefore, it is essential to maintain hope when everything around us seems hopeless. Society is suffering from … Read more

Thought for Today: “Living With Hope” In this world we live in, hope seems to be in short supply. As we look at what is going on around us, we tend to lose a lot of enthusiasm and energy for life, and we begin a dangerous spiral downward into darkness and despair. But God wants … Read more

Thought For Today: “How Would We Define Worship?” The word, worship, in both the Hebrew and Greek language means to bow down and do homage before someone who is greater, and in the context of what we are talking about, it means to bow the whole of ourselves before God. “Oh come, let us worship … Read more

Thought For Today: “Spiritual Worship” We view our worship as external, where God views our worship internally. This was something David knew intimately, and something we need to learn. Look at what David said. “For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices … Read more

Thought For Today: “God Provided Light” God provides every form of light we as human beings need. He provides physical light in giving to us the sun to shine down and bring light to this earth, but He also has provided spiritual light, in His Son, Jesus Christ. In the beginning God said, “‘Let there … Read more

Thought For Today: “Nothing but the Best” God is worthy to receive our best and nothing less. David understood this saying that he wouldn’t offer God that which cost him nothing. “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” (2 Samuel 24:24) Our giving to God shouldn’t be … Read more

Thought for Today: “The Stone of Ezel” “Jonathan said to David, “Go down quickly and come to the place where you hid on the day of the deed; and remain by the stone Ezel.” (1 Samuel 20:19) Ezel means either separation or departure. Hence the stone of separation or the stone of departure. Yet, in … Read more