The Heart of a Child

Matthew 18:4 "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like one of these children is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." When we are children there's a part of us that is open to love, and faith and trust.Through a little child's laughter and teary eyes...

The Doll Maker

In a little village, there lived a crafts man by name Ebun, who made wooden dolls for children. Ebun was so naturally gifted in his handwork that his fame spread to all the neighboring villages. People from all over the region came to buy wooden dolls from him or bring their broken dolls for repairs. He carefully studied the broken dolls and looked for the best...

A Message to the Lord

Sometimes I ask the question, "My Lord, is this your will?" It's then I hear you answer me, "My Precious Child...be still." Sometimes I feel frustrated, cause I think I know what's best. It's then I hear you say to me, "My Busy Child...just rest!"Sometimes I feel so lonely and I think I'd like a mate. Your still small voice gets oh so clear and says, "My Child...please wait!""I know the plans I have for you, the wondrous things you'll see; If you...

Lord, Let Me Give

I do not know how long I'll live But while I live, Lord, let me give Some comfort to someone in need By smile or nod, kind word or deed. And let me do whatever I can To ease things for my fellow man. I want naught but to do my part To "lift" a tired or weary heart. To change folks' frowns to smiles again. Then I will not have lived in vain And...

Jesus Christ, Our Hope, Strength and Refuge!

For sins of human beings all,  Lord Jesus laid His life on cross;  Although a sin-free soul Himself,  He suffered, died to redeem man. He shed His every dropp of blood,  Emancipating human race From punishment by hell for sins - Such heinous crimes upon the earth!  The cross is part of Christian's life,  And persecutions will...

Saying the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

(person)- 'Our Father which art in heaven...' (God)---Yes?(person)- Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.(God)---But you called me.(person)-Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying. "Our Father which art in heaven..."(God)---There you did it again.(person)-Did what?(God)---Called me. You said, "Our Father which art in heaven." Here I am...What's on your mind?(person)-But...

A Letter From God for YOU Today

Good Morning, this is GOD I will be handling ALL your problems today. Please remember ... I WILL NOT NEED YOUR HELP!!!If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD Box (something for God to do). It will be addressed in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold...

God's Pearls of Wisdom

You say: "It's impossible" God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: "I'm too tired" God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) You say: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 3:34) You say: "I can't go on" God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) You say: "I can't figure...

Jesus is My Wish For You

This is a beautiful short poem for anyone you feel needs to find Jesus. The words are so true. My wish for you is Jesus,  He's all you need today,  The Mighty God, Prince of Peace,  The Light, the Truth, the Way,  He's with you in times of good,  He'll be with you when they are bad,  Laugh with you on happy days,  Beside...

Saved By God's Wings

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by...

A Prayer to Help You Start the Day

I arise today through the
 power of God:
 God's might to comfort me,
 God's wisdom to guide me, 
God's eye to look before me,
 God's ear to hear me, 
God's word to speak for me, 
God's hand to lead me, 
God's way to lie before me,
 God's shield to protect me, 
God's Heavenly Host to save me
 from the snares of the devil, 
from temptations to sin, 
from...

The Sneeze

They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing ... and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.This class would NOT pray during the commencements - not by choice, but because of a...

Christian One Liners

These one liners not only are true... but they are a funny way to think about our faith. It's good to laugh every now and then, so we hope you like these one liners!:  ---Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.When...

Maybe

Here are some beautiful thoughts on life. "Maybe" they will help you in certain areas of your life :)Maybe God wanted us to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.Maybe when the door of happiness closes, another opens, but often times we look so long at the closed...

The Treasures Inside

A man was exploring caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he strolled along the beach, he would throw the clay balls one...

The Light of the World

This is just a very short story, but it is one example of how we can be the difference in someone else's life. It's easy to think we are insignificant and even the smallest gesture doesn't matter...but it does.  D. L. Moody told the story of a man crossing the Atlantic by ship. One night, as he was confined to his cabin due to seasickness, he heard the cry,...

Just Stay

This is the most powerful story we have ever shared. It will give you goosebumps.  A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. "Your son is here," she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patient's eyes opened.Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing...

The Last Butterfly

"Poor little butterfly," the young girl said. "Poor little butterfly."Then reaching down slowly so as to not scare it away, she slid her tiny fingers underneath, urging it to step upon her hand.It would appear to anyone that this delicate creature was lifeless leaving behind remains of what once was.But not her. She sensed something. She knew right away that there was...

The Weight of a Prayer

Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work. They had seven children and they needed food. John Longhouse, the grocer, scoffed...

The Power of Prayer (How Must We Pray So God Will Answer?)

Does God really answer prayer? If so, why are prayers sometimes not answered? What should we pray about: praise, thanks, petition, worship, requests, intercession for others? When and how often should we pray? What conditions must we meet for our prayers to be heard and answered? What power does prayer have? Introduction: In Luke 11:1 Jesus' disciples asked, "Lord,...

Christian Logic

A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God's existence. The professor presented the following logic:  "Has anyone in this class heard God?" Nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class touched God?" Again, nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class seen God?" When nobody spoke for the third time, he simply stated, "Then there is...

The Window

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their...