Think of the vastness of the universe with its trillions of galaxies, stars, planets, black holes and exploding energy. Then micro-size it down to this tiny planet called Earth. Even here, it's packed with billions of people, nations, governments, wars, and more...
Can You Pray “I’ll Do Anything and Go Anywhere?”
I had a friend pose the following question to me: "Can you honestly pray to God saying that you'll do anything and go anywhere for Him no matter what?" He said that it had taken him a long time to get to that place. But he could honestly mean it now. I was...
Scanning the Horizon for an Answer
Do you ever feel like you are scanning the horizon for an answer from God? I sure do! We live with so many uncertainties today that getting an answer from heaven is at a premium. What about my health problems...unemployment...financial worries...marriage...
Staying Hopeful In Spite of Life’s Challenges
Ever have days when you can't seem to shake off feeling discouraged by life's unrelenting problems? For some reason they seem to really crowd in during the midlife and beyond years. It's very common for marriage dissatisfaction to surface. Regrets and disappointments...
3 Life Commitments From a 102-Year-Old Christian Leader
One of the most remarkable individuals I know is Jim Downing. He turned 102 years old in August 2015. He is also the oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack at the beginning of WWII. If you were to speak with him, it would be quickly apparent he has a keen...
A Different Kind of Prayer
How frequently do you pray for God's protection and provision in your life? I think there is good biblical support for doing this. But what caught me off guard recently was a comment a friend made about a different kind of prayer he was praying. He asked, "How often...