Prayer for Change

Dear heavenly Father,  I know it’s time for a change.  Give me the courage to keep going, for I am afraid to let go.  I believe that when a door closes, another opens, for You are faithful.  But I am assured that no matter what, there is one thing that never changes.  -Jesus Christ who is the… Continue reading Prayer for Change

Prayer for Finances

Dear Lord, In financially strapped times like now, I’m easily consumed with worry and fear. I am also tempted to grumble and complain, for my situation feels so stuffy. As difficult as it is, help me endure this test and keep me from wavering. I want to maintain a thankful and pure heart towards You.… Continue reading Prayer for Finances

Going to Heaven

I heard a story of an old man who accepted Jesus when he was old. He loved reading the Bible with his reading glasses on. To everyone’s amazement, he always read only Matthew 1, which contains the laundry list of unpronounceable names until the birth of Jesus. A curious grandson asked, “Grandpa, you are so… Continue reading Going to Heaven

Do you want to be healed?

The Gospel books testify Jesus as a man of miracles who healed many from various diseases (Mark 1:34). This included curing lepers, paralytics and the blind, among others.  Various accounts of the Lord healing the sick are recorded. One unique question Jesus first asked was a seemingly ordinary but  essential question.  The man who was an… Continue reading Do you want to be healed?

Don’t Doubt God

James 1:6  “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt…” The epistle of James is unique. Through the letter, we can see apostle James’ character. His words are strict, yet further insight reveals his humility and absolute reliance on God’s grace. James was a man of prayer. Chapter 1 talks about trials and temptation.… Continue reading Don’t Doubt God

The Sweetest Song I

This story from Greek mythology takes place on a mysterious island inhabited by a host of creatures called Sirens who are beautiful-bodied, sweet-voiced temptresses. Taking on the form of beautiful women, Sirens lured unsuspecting sailors toward shore by singing. Upon crashing into rocks hidden beneath the waves, the sailors would then be consumed by the… Continue reading The Sweetest Song I

The Beginning of Wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Our human intellect and the ways we lived by served as our resources for everyday living. We face circumstances daily that requires our responses and we make decisions that can come with consequences, from the very words we say to the… Continue reading The Beginning of Wisdom