THE RISK OF GIVING

Giving is a risk, but a great risk. It is the risk of becoming part of something larger than yourself or what you are capable of doing on your own. “How blessed is God! And what a blessing He is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places […]

Shake Off Your Doubts

“And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly]. Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.” —Mark 11:22-23 (AMPC) […]

Guarantee of a Better Future

I like guarantees! Whenever I purchase a new car, appliance or electronics, I find out what kind of warranty or guarantee comes with it. Most guarantees are limited and come with stipulations and conditions, restricting it to basic conditions and criteria! No one can guarantee the future, but we’re guaranteed a better future in the […]

His Mercies Are Everlasting

HIS MERCIES ARE EVERLASTING As this year draws to a close and we reflect on this past year and looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our families and friends, I would like to remind you that God’s Mercies are everlasting. For so many people this time of the year can be a tough because we […]

The Power of Love

In Acts 2:8, Jesus told the disciples to wait until they received the Holy Ghost who would give them power (ability, efficiency and might—AMP) to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. They would take the word of salvation and wholeness to nations. The Holy Ghost was sent so we could be witnesses to […]

Speaking the Truth in Love

Sometimes, I hear people who are quick to declare their unsubstantiated, personal beliefs and make statements that are for the most part unscriptural! This comes across as deliberately being confrontational and controversial. I’ve heard many defend these statements by saying they are doing so because they’re being bold and unafraid of speaking the truth. But […]

Dancing With God!

  As a Christian, I often talk about God’s blessings and the wonderful things He’s done for our family. I’m not ashamed of His goodness to us and I love to share it. But at times, I’ve been told I live in another world—not reality! When someone dear to me accused me of this, I […]

Grace Encounters for a New Beginning

One of my (Cathy) favorite things to do back in South Africa is to visit Kruger National Park. This is the largest wild animal sanctuary in the country and is about the size of Great Britain. The adventure starts when you drive through the gate. The magic and sounds of Africa are unlike anything you […]

God’s Greatest Gift

Mother Teresa once said: “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted. The biggest disease today is not leprosy or TB but rather the feeling of being unwanted. There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread.” Ephesians 2:10 gives us a beautiful description of how […]

You Are Free To Be You

One of the biggest blessings in my Christian walk is knowing that I am unique. There is no one else like me. “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by […]

Have A Glad Heart

We have divided our lives into one-year segments. They begin at a certain time and end at another. The problem is that we tend to categorize our successes and defeats within these year slots and then weigh them at the beginning of each year, usually focusing on what we did not do. Each year, I […]

Why The Gospel of Peace?

I meet many people in my travels who don’t have a sense of peace and calm. They’re stressed, frustrated, confused by life and taught in church all the things they have to do to keep God happy and on their side. I once heard someone say, “Where does the list of “doing things right” end? […]