America has set aside a special day to give thanks. It is appropriately called, Thanksgiving. The holiday feast dates back to November 1621, when the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest celebration. Traditions during this holiday vary from family to family but there is a unifying commonality of

God desires a personal relationship with all of His children. The Bible tells us that He seeks His sheep. He knows us intimately and enjoys our fellowship. Genesis 3:8 tells us that God walked in the Garden of Eden and sought out the company of Adam and Eve. “And they heard the sound of the

Science says we need at least four basic elements to survive: water, air, food, and light. The Bible defines our Lord as these very elements! Jesus is the great I AM! I AM the living water. I AM the bread of life. I AM the breath of life. I AM the light of the world.

Throughout history, man has questioned why some are born into wealth and others into poverty. It is God who places us into a family. He selects our birth parents and knits us together inside our mother’s womb. Our placement remains a mystery but whatever our socioeconomic level may be, we can all grow where we

Is a pure heart simply a heart free from sin? A lack of sinfulness is certainly a benefit obtained by maintaining a pure heart, but Biblical purity also encompasses a spiritual single-mindedness. An unwavering focus on God’s will and His love for us will remove instability and doubt. A pure heart generates tranquility, rest, peace,

Jesus Christ Renews us when we take a drink Christ is our sweet water. He satisfies our thirst for love, justice, compassion, and understanding. He hydrates our spirit and maximizes our spiritual growth. Sweet water is not really sweet; it’s fresh water. Simply put: is good to drink and completely satisfying. “Jesus answered and said

A single seed can do fantastic things A single seed can do fantastic things! Yes, a small and undeveloped grain has the potential to feed many hungry souls, so long as we have the patience to let it grow. Seeds have the tenacity to survive in remarkable locations and soils. Once they develop a root

Every person is born self-centered and is prone to practice self-pity Every person is born self-centered and is prone to practice self-pity. When we think life has not treated us as we deserve, self-pity is the result. It leads to complaints, murmuring, and bitterness. The biggest clue that self-pity is not of God is the