At first glance, this wonderful Scripture seems to be all inclusive. Nothing can separate us from the love of God! More often than not, however, first glances and Scripture may prove to be a poor combination. When you look closely, there is one huge portion missing. In line three of verse 38 there is nothing said about the past!
It's tough to get excited about dirty piles of melting snow and skeleton trees. But even in February, when fresh snow falls and decorates snow branches, the beauty of it can grab your senses. And when sunshine creates glistening snow diamonds, your spirits lift, and you might even find yourself smiling. Of course, you could miss the beauty if you are concentrating on how cold it is or how long the winter is lasting.
Valentine's Day is a special day to surprise someone with a card or a gift and show that he or she is special. As Christians, showing love toward others should be our llifestyle. Sometimes Christians are quick to say, "I love you with the love of the Lord," and then fail to follow it up with actions.
Peter, perhaps the best known of Jesus' disciples, became a worker of miracles, through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Acts we read how on the Day of Pentecost…
Fireproof was one of the most heart-rending and emotionally stirring movies that I've seen. The marriage struggles shown in the movie are the same ones that so many couples are dealing with.
It's often hard for those of us who love to sing our worship to God to imagine how we could exuberantly worship without being able to sing. This entertaining video…
This Halloween scripture devotional covers a "grave" subject - One that some people avoid thinking about. Spooky Thought: What funeral message would people give if they could return to speak…
Sometimes the trials serve to turn our eyes back to Jesus when we are drifting away. Sometimes they serve to bring us closer to friends and family. Sometimes they serve as a witness to those who do not know Jesus, as they see us go through difficulties with an attitude of praise.
by Karen S. Roberts Include Prayer in Your Job Hunt Whether trying to find a job or looking for a promotion in your current job, being a job hunter…
We could hear the leaves rustling, even though there was no wind, and we had not heard any wind in the trees at any other location. It sounded as though a breeze was blowing through the tops of the trees.