“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." --John 3:16 (NLT) Did you ever go to summer camp when you were a kid? There were two major camps in my life, and I wanted [...]
"In Everything Give Thanks", by Pastor John Enabnit Jim and Bob bumped into each other on the street one day. Bob looked like he was on the verge of tears. “What in the world is wrong with you, old friend?” Jim asked. “Let me tell you," the sad fellow replied. "Just three weeks ago, an [...]
"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." --Psalm 106:1 "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." --1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Two weeks ago, as you may remember, Chaplain Tim and I got to attend my grandpa's [...]
"Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:30-31 (NLT) If you're anything like me and [...]
"Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” --John 11:25-26 (NLT) Once, not long ago, a teacher named Doris gave her students an Easter assignment. After telling them about Jesus' [...]
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." --Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) Have you ever made a crazy or impulsive decision that had a bad effect on your life? There's a good chance that God's input was entirely ignored or left out of your decision-making process at that [...]