Category: Now Is Good
You Haven’t Seen God’s Best Yet
So Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth, the Moabite, came back from the hill country of Moab. These two women came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest (Ruth 1:22, NLT). As you read th... Read More
Something to be Thankful For
Jesus asked the man, “What do you want me to do for you?” He answered, “Teacher, I want to see again” (Mark 10:51, ERV) In his book P.R.O.S., Chris Hope, former Americ... Read More
He Can … If You Let Him
Each time I read this verse, it bothers me: “Jesus did not do many miracles there because the people did not believe in him” (Matthew 13:58, ERV). Jesus did not demonstrate all of His po... Read More
It Made Me Better
When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed (Matthew 14:32-33, NLT) When was the last time yo... Read More
He Won’t Let You Fall
Last night, I sat my daughter on the edge of our couch to take her socks off. She felt uneasy about being on the edge of the couch, and she said, “Daddy, I’m going to fall.” I im... Read More
Shift Your Thinking
Life is always hard for the poor, but the right attitude can turn it into a party (Proverbs 15:15, ERV). Where do you turn when you face life’s difficulties? Do you connect with your fa... Read More
Stop Holding Yourself Back
When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” (Matthew 14:26, NLT) Face it. You’re likely not living up to y... Read More
He Didn’t Say Yes
I wish I could have what I ask for. I wish God would give me what I want. I wish he would crush me— just go ahead and kill me! (Job 6:8 – 9, ERV) Have you said something in the midst of fru... Read More