When one family learned a man had stolen items off their personal property – they had a decision to make. They could have responded with angry words – but instead they chose forgiveness and demonstrat…
Your “Good Deeds” Will Not Save You – Avoid The Trap Of Legalism
As believers who love the Lord, we want to keep His commandments and serve Him well. But if we’re not careful, we can fall into the deadly trap of legalism – thinking our “good deeds” will earn us fav…
The Beauty and Blessing of Confessing Personal Sins to One Another
When you mess up and do something wrong – what’s your first response? Are you quick to confess your sins to God and ask for forgiveness? Or do you try to “cover up” and hide your sin (as if God doesn’…
Saved by Grace – These Former Drug Dealers Give All the Glory to Jesus
Shay grew up with deeply rooted abandonment issues and, later, found temporary “relief” through drugs – until they almost killed her. In-and-out of jail and abusive relationships – life became so bad …
Embrace The Grace-Filled Valleys to Get You Through the Storm
When you’re down in the valley, completely exhausted, and full of fear and uncertainty – it can be a challenge to find joy. Although we are told to rejoice “whatever our lot” – sometimes our lot…
Man Finds Pastor’s Lost Bible 15-Years Later and Accepts Jesus as His Savior
When Pastor Paul Daugherty lost his Bible 15-years ago – he never dreamed it would be returned to him one day. After all, it was his middle/high-school Bible – and so much time had already passed. But…
He Murdered Her Father but Teen Showed Forgiveness and Prayed for Killer’s Salvation
Eighteen-year-old Shelby often talked with her father, a Texas police officer, about friends he lost in the line of duty. She never imagined giving a eulogy at her father’s funeral, but tragically she…
This Thanksgiving Season, As It Depends on You – Be at Peace With All People
The Thanksgiving season typically evokes all kinds of warm feelings. From savory food to precious time with family, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed with gratitude for the many blessings God has given …
Bless Those Who Crush Your Spirit
When we’ve been hurt or wronged, our anger or grief can cause us to react in one of two ways. We can either seek revenge, vowing to “one up” our oppressor… or we can get on our knees and truly bless t…
They Destroyed Church Property and You Won’t Believe How This Pastor Responded
When a lead pastor found out vandals had completely destroyed a church bus he used to help at-risk folks, his first instinct was to get angry. With smashed windows and the interior torn to shreds – th…
