Category: Inspirational

Have you ever prayed or asked the Lord for a miracle and then were surprised when He answered your prayer and there you were in the midst of a miracle? That’s kind of where Peter found himself when he saw Jesus walking on the water and said (paraphrasing) “Jesus, if that’s really You then tell […]

God does not temp you with evil. In fact, a portion of Jesus’ model prayer teaches us to pray that our heavenly Father would deliver us from the evil one. We would certainly rather be spared from all adversity if that would be possible, but since we live in a world that is full of […]

Make it your goal to look at things the way the Lord sees them; not according to the outward appearance, but as they truly are on the inside. That starts with how you see yourself. Your entire life, you have seen yourself as others say you are — you have heard their words about you […]

There is nothing wrong with having possessions as long as the possessions do not possess the possessor! The Lord wants to and will provide for you over and above whatever you could think or ask of Him when you have things in the proper order. If you fall for that deception that your life consists […]

Once, while living in the land of Canaan, there was a huge battle that involved four kings against five kings — nine different kingdoms at war. The five kings prove to be no match against the four kings and in the end, Abram’s nephew, Lot and his goods are taken captive by these four kings. […]

Jesus talked about laying up treasure in heaven and we read about Jesus bringing our reward when He returns so, how can you lay up some of that heavenly treasure? First, you have to exchange the natural definition for treasure for one that is literally out of this world! Remember, God’s ways are not the […]

The word “amen” means “so be it” and is also used to mean “it is so”. When you use the word in response to what someone is saying, you are agreeing with them that what is said is the truth. You are not making it so by agreeing, but merely acknowledging that what has been […]

When you set your mind on things on the earth, there may be some happy, uplifting moments; things are going the way you want or you obtain something you have been wanting or some other such thing. But, these are mere things or events and, alas, can only provide temporary happiness. Just as quickly as […]

God had a word for the prophet Habakkuk in his day that is a word in season for each generation of believers: “The just shall live by his faith.” Amen. There was much evil in Habakkuk’s day just as there is in our day. But, through it all, God is still the same and His […]

So, what is the “calling” with which you were called? To get a better understanding of the calling, let’s go back to Jesus’ earthly ministry. One day, He is walking beside the Sea of Galilee when He sees two brothers; Simon (to whom Jesus gives the name Peter) and his brother, Andrew. And what is […]