Don’t burn out (1)

‘Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?’ Proverbs 20:6 NIV Pastor Rowland Croucher writes: ‘The children had gone to school, my wife was off to work, and I did something I’d never done before. I turned the phone down, put a note on the...

Keep your hope alive (2)

‘Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.’ Romans 5:5 NKJV Jon Walker says: ‘I’ve struggled with my weight most of my life. I’ve dropped weight and put it back on. I’ve tried every diet and made up some of...

Keep your hope alive (1)

‘We who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.’ Hebrews 6:18 NLT Does your situation look impossible? Are you getting ready to give up? Don’t! Emilie Batisse was 79 when she was injured in a hit-and-run...

God is good—all the time!

‘Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!’ Psalm 34:8 NKJV What you believe about God is crucial to the quality of your life, especially in difficult times. So, starting today, tell yourself, ‘God is good—all the time,’ and keep...

Your handbook for life!

‘The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.’ Psalm 19:8 NLT The sign outside a little country church read: ‘Jesus said…’ That’s it—nothing else! Obviously, the custodian was interrupted before finishing the job, leaving an incomplete message for...

Love one another as Jesus loves you

‘By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.’ John 13:35 NKJV The Bible doesn’t give a description of what Jesus looks like. Still, people have tried to portray Him in paintings or films. What Jesus looks like is not important....