When Careless Comfort Hurts More Than It Helps Understanding the Weight of Careless Words A thought crossed my mind this week as I scrolled through Facebook. I read responses to posts from hurting Christians. Some were facing serious health crises. Others were grieving the loss of a loved one. Most replies were kind and sympathetic. […]
Archive 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
You Can’t Pick and Choose the Words of Jesus
Just like you can’t be a little bit pregnant, you can’t pick and choose which of Jesus’ words you’ll follow… John 8:31 says: “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you really are my disciples.’” Let’s put that into context. I like the Message Bible here because […]
Scheduled Redirect: What Proverbs 22:4 Really Says About Wealth
Does Proverbs 22:4 promise financial wealth, or is there more to the story? A wise man I follow has been posting a daily proverb on social media. No explanations, just the proverb. As a side note, it’s sad but interesting how many people question whether he had a hidden agenda behind each quote. One daily […]
Turn Your Eyes From The Battle And On The Face Of God
When panic rises and problems feel too big, it’s time to turn our eyes from the battle. That’s not easy. Panic and uncertainty keep drawing us back. Our focus wants to stay locked in on what’s going wrong. But we need to look elsewhere. Where? Psalm 3:3 (NASB): “But You, O Lord, are a shield […]
Turn Your Waiting Room Into A Classroom
Turn your waiting room into a classroom – Jess Sowards Hey, everyone—wait for it. Wait for it. Don’t you love hearing that phrase? Someone’s telling a story, and you know a plot twist is coming. You don’t even need to know what it is—you just know it’s going to be good when they say those […]
Why I Still Don’t Like Turkeys
It all began innocently enough. I’d sit down for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with my family, and after eating, I wouldn’t feel so great. At first, I blamed the seasonal indulgence. Who could resist all those holiday treats? I began to reduce my portion sizes. Still, I left the table bloated and nauseous. My siblings […]
Your Humour Can Be a Gift On Social Media. Use It Well
I felt the Lord say to His people: “Your sense of humour is a gift from me. Use it wisely and don’t let it be polluted.” As I pressed in more, He had more to say. What I wrote below came from that time with Him. You know that condescending but funny guy you follow […]
Anxiety Has No Place in a Christian’s Heart
It’s no wonder so many Christians are battling anxiety right now. I’ve noticed a common thread among many of my friends lately. They’re dealing with anxiety in one form or another. Some feel a vague sense of unease. Others are facing full-blown panic attacks. It’s not surprising. We’re flooded with news about financial instability, extreme […]
When We Would Rather Wait but God Says Go
Several years ago, I was a passenger in a friend’s car when we were hit at an intersection. I walked away with minor injuries—just some whiplash and a scar on my collarbone where the seatbelt caught me. My friend’s car didn’t make it. Thankfully, we did. Help arrived within seconds. An ambulance crew had witnessed […]