by Kathy | Feb 18, 2013 | Devotional, God's Word for Today, Monday Minute in the Word, Uncategorized, Unshakeable Faith
Real, lasting joy is based on our circumstances. Does that statement contradict what you’ve heard about joy in a Christian’s life? You’ve probably heard that joy is different from happiness. More than likely, you’ve been told that “happiness” is a reflection of our...
by Kathy | Feb 11, 2013 | Devotional, God's Word for Today, Monday Minute in the Word, Uncategorized, Unshakeable Faith
Many of us need healing in one way or another. Whether we face a physical, emotional, or spiritually “illness,” we long for God to intervene, to show His power, to fix things. And usually we often wonder why He allowed this trial into our lives in the first place....
by Kathy | Feb 4, 2013 | Monday Minute in the Word, Obeying God, Uncategorized
What is love? If you believe the movies, it’s defined by two beautiful celebrities locked in a passionate embrace. Our culture equates “love” with sexual attraction. But that’s not real love. That’s just physical desire. And it’s fleeting at best. Like chocolate...
by Kathy | Jan 28, 2013 | Devotional, Discipleship, Monday Minute in the Word, Spiritual Growth
America loves dramatic “before and after” stories. We can’t tear ourselves away from The Biggest Loser, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We cheer with the crowd when they shout “move that bus!” We impatiently wait on the edge of our seat for the...
by Kathy | Dec 10, 2012 | Christmas, God's Word for Today, Monday Minute in the Word
Do you believe in miracles? How about at Christmas? Eight years ago, I witnessed a Christmas miracle. It was December 24, 2004. Our family had moved to Houston just a few months earlier. It would be our first Christmas in the south after six years in the Canadian...
by Kathy | Dec 3, 2012 | Devotional, Monday Minute in the Word, Obeying God, Salvation
Do you believe that God will do what He says He will do? Two thousand years ago, God’s plan for salvation was put into motion when a young Jewish girl believed God and submitted to His plan for her. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced God’s plans to bring...