Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents of the United States. The story is told that on one of Lincoln’s birthdays, a cartoon was printed in a newspaper. It was a picture of a small log cabin that was situated at the base of a...
“Why should I pray for my pastor? He should be praying for me! That is the reason why we pay him!” Some people really think that way. Their belief is that the pastor works on Sunday and does as he pleases Monday through Saturday, although he is...
In the 19th century, there was a very powerful man of God named Dwight L Moody. Through his preaching and teaching many people became believers. He was also one of the founders of the YMCA.
There is an old story told about a man who said to his wife one Thanksgiving morning, “I’m going to have a good day today.” “How are you going to have a good day today?” she asked. He replied, “Well, the best way to have a good day is to give...
When you attended school, did you ever get any D’s on your report cards? Most people wanted to avoid them, but some didn’t care. Most people wanted to get straight A’s.
Is it possible for a Christian to experience depression? The answer is yes! Unfortunately, there are too many Christians who feel that depression should never be experienced because it is not God’s will. They make believers who experience...
Do you ever feel insecure, or even worse, unloved? Does your self-confidence diminish under pressure? If so, then step back, take a breath and pause to reflect on how David treated Mephibosheth. Here is a picture of how God treats you.
When making a decision, we often seek the advice of people who will tell us what we want to hear. Suppose you want to buy an expensive item that you have desired for a long time. Probably you will consult with friends who already own the same...
Are you a good decision maker? Do you think before you speak or act? Are you logical? Are you able to see the big picture when assessing the situation? How do you make sure that you are objective and not just subjective in your decision making?
Joshua gave 20 years of leadership to the Israelites after Moses. He led them into the Promised Land. Then he died and there was 450 years of different judges ruling the people.