“I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” That’s an iconic line from Wimpy Wellington, a cash-strapped glutton of a character from the old Popeye cartoons. Of course, both the other characters and the audience knew that Wimpy never had any intention of paying – on Tuesday or any other day. He just wanted a free… Continue reading Hold on in Hope: Bible Verses About Hope
Getting angry is like being splattered with mud. Sometimes we can avoid it by staying out of dirty places, but sometimes just being in this filthy world will put us in the splash zone. This week, just before leaving work, I was hit with some massive muck. I spent the drive home getting angrier and… Continue reading What the Bible Says About Anger
Christians are referred to as “beloved” in at least six different Books of the New Testament. It’s a term of endearment meant to remind us, even in tough times when we might start to feel alone in this world, that we truly are dear to the heart of God. Last week, the Lord orchestrated a… Continue reading Beloved, You Are a Gift from God
It’s like trying to dance with a rock in your shoe. That was the analogy that came to me when I considered my problem. It’s the phenomenon in which everything in your whole life is incredibly lovely and blessed…except for this ONE thing. And that is the thing that the devil uses to bring waves… Continue reading Jesus Is the Rock That Is Higher Than I
Spiritual warfare isn’t a sink-or-swim business. But how many of us are wearing ourselves out treading water in these last days? This week, I faced an attack from the enemy that raged for an entire day. From the time I woke up until I was about to sleep, I fought relentlessly. Relief didn’t come until… Continue reading Isaiah 59:19: The Lord Shall Lift Up a Standard
Analogies are great. Sometimes you can find them just by paying attention to the little things in our world. Sometimes, they jump from the pages of the Bible itself. This week, I was on vacation in another town and visited the little church that was right across the street from where I was staying. The… Continue reading Sin is Like a Plague on Our House
Sin has consequences, but so does repentance. Throughout the Bible, we can see a big difference in how God treats the wicked and how He treats the righteous. And, of course, the only way to righteousness is through repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Recently, I was offered a front-row seat to a… Continue reading God Can Restore the Years of the Locusts
Self-sufficiency is applauded in our society. The world loves people who get things done on their own. They don’t ask for help, nor do they need any. They are strong and capable and proud of themselves for it. But Christians who have bought into this mindset are setting themselves up for a fall. The Bible… Continue reading Psalm 107: God Hears the Cries of the Desperate
“Do you know Jesus?” The words were out of my mouth before I even saw them coming. It was a Sunday morning, and I was passing out snacks with tracts at a few places on my way to church. The man I was addressing at that moment was pumping gas, and his expression told me… Continue reading Bible Verses About Those Who Know God (and Those Who Don’t)
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up next week, a lot of people will take time to appreciate what they have. They will reflect on the good things in their lives, like the people, places, and things that comfort them or make them feel loved and wanted. They will make memories with family and friends around… Continue reading Cornucopias in the Bible: Symbols of God’s Blessings
