Isn’t it strange how a $100 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to the temple, but such  a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how endless an hour seems when we are serving God, but how short it is when we watch a Football game for 60 minut... [More]

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings, thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.Even though I huddle in my bed and put off ri... [More]

When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts... God knows how hard you have tried.   When you've cried so long and your heart is in anguish... God has counted your tears.   If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by... God is waiting with you. &... [More]

This was part of a sermon by Kenneth Ulmer at Promise Keepers in Dallas.During the intro to the speech he discusses putting your marriage or whatever is troubling you in God’s hands, and he closes with the following: A basketball in my hands is worth about $19A basketball in Michael Jorda... [More]

Dear Friend,   As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday, but I noticed you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to put on and wear... [More]

I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.   I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.   I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is ... [More]

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty." &... [More]

Like the little old lady who returned your wallet yesterday. Like the taxi driver who told you your eyes light up the world when you smile. Like the small child who showed you the wonder in simple things. Like the poor man who offered to share his lunch with you. Like the rich man who showed you it ... [More]

The man whispered, "God, speak to me" and a meadowlark sang. But, the man did not hear. So the man yelled "God, speak to me" And, the thunder rolled across the sky. But, the man did not listen. The man looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shined brightly. But the man did not not... [More]