Tag: Devotion

A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE STRATEGY

A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE STRATEGY

All of us who are people of faith have times of testing, do we not? It’s for such times that we need a spiritual “defense strategy” ready. Also we're called upon to  "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). Faith does not … Continue reading A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE STRATEGY

FEEDING YOUR CHARACTER

FEEDING YOUR CHARACTER

The other day I found myself being once again disgusted with human nature. Of course, I’m not human, so this criticism doesn’t apply to me… My God must get mighty tired of hearing me ask such questions as these: “Lord, why did you make people? How can you love humanity when we seem to be so unlovable?” I couldn’t say … Continue reading FEEDING YOUR CHARACTER

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LOVED?

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LOVED?

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LOVED? Sometimes the world can be very dark. You can have people around you but still feel lonely. You can feel like there’s nowhere to find relief: there’s no place to turn, no-one to call who cares or who understands. Even if there is, they may not be … Continue reading WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LOVED?

BECOMING ME

BECOMING ME

What you were may not be who you are, and what you are now may not be what you will become… WHAT I ONCE WAS An old friend sent me an e-mail with an equally old picture of me in it. After recovering from the initial shock of seeing myself so young and handsome compared … Continue reading BECOMING ME

HOW TO ENDURE TO THE END

HOW TO ENDURE TO THE END

We are in “perilous times” are we not? At least, those of us who know our Scriptures and believe them can see that we are... Yes, terrible times have been present for much of the human race for as far back as history records, but these times are different. These times are not your average … Continue reading HOW TO ENDURE TO THE END