Every year, millions of people experience some type of the holiday woes. While some describe it as depression, many actually experience sadness. Not to diminish the feelings at all, since any time someone experiences sadness, there is a potential for them to sink deeper inside until depression takes over. Let's look at what both of … Continue reading Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
Encouragement
Are You Ready?
So the Christmas holiday is well upon us. Christmas music is flowing. Cookies are baking. Decorations are hanging. Presents are being snatched up by the buggy-full. So are you ready? I'm not asking if you are ready for December 25th. What I want to know is, Are you ready to tell others why you … Continue reading Are You Ready?
Not Your Day
I can only be nice to one person a day...and today isn't your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either This thought that I have seen on a T-shirt came to my mind during a conversation with some friends at work. Some people have this view of God. It's like His power is somehow either limited … Continue reading Not Your Day
One Touch
Yesterday in church, our worship leader sang "One Touch" from Nicole C. Mullen. Being connected with music as a DJ and as a follower of Christian music for many years, of course I have heard this song before. There was something about this song yesterday. I could literally see and feel the touch of Jesus. … Continue reading One Touch
What’s In Your Suitcase?
Have you ever went to fly on a jet and had to have your baggage inspected? I have. Before they inspect it, they ask some questions which usually includes asking whether or not I packed the bag. I've never heard of anyone saying no unless it was their wife. I ran across an old song … Continue reading What’s In Your Suitcase?
Can An Ant Move A Rubber Tree Plant?
Maybe a better question is "Can a man move a mountain?" This has been my question in prayer. Oh, I'm very familiar with the scripture that says that we can move mountains if we only have the faith the size of a grain of mustard seed. I think we all walk in certain areas with … Continue reading Can An Ant Move A Rubber Tree Plant?
Brokenhearted
I was sitting in my prayer room tonight. Something I love to do late at night, or actually early in the morning. There is a quietness and stillness when all around me have gone to sleep. There is a place here where no masks have to be put on; no pretensions have to be given; … Continue reading Brokenhearted
The Devil Made Me Do It
Have you ever said, "The devil made me do it"? I would venture to sat that many have said that....or maybe thought it. It's always so easy to blame the devil for our mistakes. The blame game even goes back to the beginning of humanity. Adam and Eve ate from the tree. When God confronted … Continue reading The Devil Made Me Do It
What Do You Need?
As I was talking to my brother Charlie today, I was reminded of a story from the Bible. It was the story of Peter and James as they were going to the temple to worship. A man whom I'm sure they had seen before was sitting by the gate begging alms. When they approached him, … Continue reading What Do You Need?
Alone Or Lonely?
After my previous post where I quoted the scripture, "I will put the lonely into homes," I began to think about some things. I believe it is important that we know the difference between being alone and being lonely. In some ways, this is an extremely difficult post for me but I believe it is … Continue reading Alone Or Lonely?
The Balm of Gilead 