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February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

No Condemnation

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NLT) These verses are meaningful to me as a follower of Christ because, when I sin, not only does Jesus forgive me when I ask Him, but I also belong to Him! Although this does not give me permission to keep on deliberately sinning, He has freed me from the power of sin because of His Spirit in me. His Spirit […]

February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

To Future Generations

“Therefore, let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (ESV) “The greatest legacy one can pass onto one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith,” wrote Billy Graham. Growing up, every Sunday my father would tackle the old familiar obstacle course of getting us up and ready for church. They say, “Each day has enough trouble of its own,” and I’m certain we doubled the task for dad those particular […]

February 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

Wait Upon the Lord

“He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31 (KJV) I have been recently meditating on this scripture, especially as I look around and see the increase of sin and death. People are dying and losing heart from all the losses we face […]

February 14, 2026

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February 14, 2026

When You Doubt God’s Forgiveness

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 (NKJV) Whether you were saved at age 12, or accepted Christ as your Savior as an adult, you may have sinned many times since then. Your sins may be so terrible that they lead you to despair and cause you to believe that there is no way God will ever forgive you. You may wonder if you are still saved. But what does Scripture say about God’s forgiveness? The disciple Peter asked Jesus to call to him as […]

February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Praying for Our Kids

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Did you ever wake up at night and couldn’t go back to sleep? You tossed and turned, but sleep wouldn’t come. Sometimes when that happens, I realize that I can make good use of that time, so I start to pray. Usually, the first ones that come to mind are my kids. I wonder where they’re at, and I pray about that. I wonder how they’re doing, and I pray about that. I wonder if they […]

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Spiritual Breath

“If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:6,7 (NASB) As a young Christian, I attended a seminar given by Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ. I learned about a process called spiritual breathing. This practice has kept me in touch with God to this day. Put simply, spiritual breathing […]

February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

Heaven Can Wait

“You have turned my mourning into dancing.” Psalm 30:11 (KJV) We all want to go to Heaven. But not yet … not now. Last year I had a minor heart attack. I went to a doctor and I asked him, “Am I going to die?” He laughed and said, “We’re all going to die!” That wasn’t the answer I wanted or expected, and I resented his laughter. Okay, it’s true that everyone dies, and everything dies, but we all want it to be in the distant future … not now. Even “good Christians” who are looking forward to Heaven, are […]

February 8, 2026

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February 8, 2026

God Cares About the Little Things

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) God blessed me with the opportunity to attend Briercrest Bible College, which I am very thankful for. During my time at Briercrest, I was part of the College Singers and loved every minute of it. Each Christmas, Briercrest put on a huge production and had multiple presentations, which we started practicing for weeks beforehand. I have such great memories of being a part of those concerts. Singing as a group with all the intricate harmonies and parts deepened my love for music and […]

February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026

The Power of God’s Word

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And God said, ‘Let there be light: and there was light.’” Genesis 1:1-3 (KJV) I am not sure how much I can grasp the power of God’s Word as in the above Scripture. With one word Almighty God created the heaven and earth to existence. With one word, there was light. Let that sink in a bit. We serve a powerful and amazing God! Throughout the Bible, here is how He displayed His power: The parting of the Red Sea to bring His people out of bondage (Exodus 14) . […]