Thankful For The Giver

Thankful For The Giver

Our Father is the Giver of every good and perfect gift, James 1:17. And that means so much more than the earthly goods we may or may not possess. He cannot give us anything that is not good. Think about that. So, as we express our gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day,...

Joy In A Dark World

Is it difficult to find joy in today’s world? The evident evil in world events could easily be seen as an obstacle to joy. But is that true? Since there has always been evil in the world, how have previous generations of believers found joy? How do you find it?...
How Do You Build a Straight Highway?

How Do You Build a Straight Highway?

The route (highway?) to a successful mission is preparation. And along the side of that highway should be a number of encouraging signs! As I prepare volunteers for missions, I find myself repeating important, encouraging themes. And some of those encouraging thoughts...
Encouragement: You Have the Very Best

Encouragement: You Have the Very Best

When was the last time the heavens seemed to be as brass? Did you need encouragement? You prayed, you cried out, and it all seemed to fall flat. Worse, you begged God to speak a fresh word to you and all you heard was the crickets chirping. I have some encouragement...