The earth is intimately tied to the sun, around which it revolves. Without the sun, life on earth could not exist because of the need for light, energy and holding it in place so it won’t spin off into outer space. Because the moon is big, its gravity tugs on the earth under the location…
You discovered the key to happiness as moment-by-moment trust, security, protection and satisfaction in God (Ps. 91). Martin Seligman, one of the founders of positive psychology, has written in his new book, Flourish, that the goal of well-being has five elements: Positive emotion (of which happiness and life satisfaction are all aspects) Engagement Relationships Meaning…
In facing trials and tough circumstances, you have choices to make. Will you do it your way or God’s way? Will you do in in your strength or through God’s empowerment? Will you be bitter or praise God for the opportunity to glorify Him? These were the choices that Samuel and Saul faced. Samuel decided…
Many people seek pills to deaden the pain. According to a study by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there was a fourfold increase nationally in treatment admissions for prescription pain-pill abuse during the past decade. The increase spans every age, gender, race, ethnicity, education, employment level and region. Is there a…
Businesses submit a profit and loss statement to measure whether their material, human and financial resources are being used effectively to make a product or offer a service. With God, you gain an even better and more meaningful profit if you praise and follow His leadership. What are the reasons to praise God? He is…
Fear or faith, what do you choose? These are two basic responses to life. Fear leads to complaint. Faith leads to praise. Fear causes stumbling. Faith causes deliverance. Fear produces defeat. Faith produces victory. Fear leads to death. Faith leads to life. Fear focuses on self. Faith focuses on and exalts God. When people attack and fight you…
When I needed help to move, good neighbors were life savers. I couldn’t do it myself. Not only was their assistance appreciated, but the fellowship of friends lifted my spirit. Caregivers become Christ’s hands and feet to meet practical needs (Ps. 31). A more fundamental burden that’s hard for us to admit is sin, whether it’s…