“Some glad morning when this life is over. I’ll fly away. To that home on God’s celestial shore. I’ll fly away.” – Lyrics to I’ll Fly Away. The words penned by Albert E. Brumley while picking cotton on a hot Oklahoma day is now a familiar gospel song loved by many. The tune is really…
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Every person wants to experience joy. Every person wants to be happy. The question is what do you do when those things seems to be out of your…
“The Bible reveals the Father’s overall plan for the world and provides general guidelines for life. But how can we know His specific plans for us? Listening to God is essential to walking with God.” – Charles Stanley. Sometimes people need to get our attention and they blurt out, “listen.” When that happens our response…
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” – Ephesians 6:18. Prayer is you simply talking to God. No flair. No technicalities or qualifications. No special formulas. Sounds pretty simple. Yet, many people don’t find it simple at all. They…
“We live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship.” – C.S. Lewis Everybody wants friends, especially good friends. You share everything with good friends, from the good times to the bad times, to the craziest times of your life. Through all of the…