Consider one of the most wonderful realities we could ever hope for or imagine: the God of the universe “thinks on me (you).” If there is anything that should give us rest or comfort, it is this! BUT WAIT a minute…you might be thinking “Out of the 6 billion people in the world and all that’s going on, are you sure he even knows who I am? Or even if…

God designed us to have joy and sometimes that joy is expressed in laughter! Yes, God designed us to laugh and yet people like me always seem so serious. Maybe you didn’t know this but I love to laugh, and there have even been times when my laughter has been contagious, causing others to laugh. In this devotional I share some of the Bible’s perspec…

Thoughts about your last days…. Have you ever wondered what people will say on that day when God determines you life is over? To be fair, I think most people wonder what people will say about them after they’re gone and at their memorial. HERE is the Big question: what do you hope people will say about you? AND right now, what do you think they say…

Don’t you hate it when a Christian friend (or Pastor, or relative) keeps saying the same thing to you over and over again? And yet, we allow the same advertisement bombard our head-space multiple times during a TV show. But what if it wasn’t actually nagging, what if it was a Word from the Lord (to you)? This devotional unlocks three principles tha…

We can never understand or appreciate Easter unless we grasp the full extent of what Christ did for us on the cross. When we process in not only our minds, but deep within our hearts Easter becomes very personal. The Great Exchange changes everything!By John Elzinga

There is a picture that the Bible give us about two options for what will bring you the best life possible: Go through the Wide (broad) gate or the Small (narrow) gate. Most people go through the wide gate. But have you ever asked or investigated what’s on the other side of the small gate? Why go through that gate when most people are going through…

When you are down, feel defeated, and emotionally drained what pulls you out of it? Is it purely self-talk, positive thinking, or some other Guru’s solution or mantra? There is a way to get ourselves out of the pit and it is to turn to the Lifter of our Head.By John Elzinga

Have you ever felt like you were away from home….literally or figuratively? The longing is real. It is palatable. You feel it in your gut. Have you ever felt it? Many people have wondered away from home, from God, their true home, and they feel a longing to get back. And God is still there, with arms open wide, saying, “come home.” Here is how to f…

For most people, there’s a lot of stuff we’ve put on the periphery of our lives that we should do, and even want to do, but never get to. We have our “reasons,” we’re busy, we have to do more important things, and besides, we think, we’ll get to it “someday.” And someday never comes. But what if those things are actually more important that we real…

We’ve prayed, we’ve even pleaded with God to take away this problem, this thing that keeps dogging us, getting in our way, and something that keeps us from being 100%. But nothing happens. It’s still there, always there and frankly, it’s a drag. But God has a purpose and plan for what Paul calls, “a thorn in our flesh.” Here’s how to keep going des…

”My Heart I Offer To You Lord, Promptly And Sincerely” What does it mean to give your heart to the Lord? Is it something reserved for church and your devotional times or is it more than that? This phrase is the symbol and moto of Calvin University in Grand Rapids Michigan. To offer your heart is to offer all of you, not just part of you. And if you…

Probably the number one accusation hurled at we Christians is that we’re hypocrites. Along with that is the charge of being judgmental and condescending. But for those that hold these things against us, let me suggest that perhaps you are not seeing or feeling or experiencing what I and millions of other Christian’s experience. I invite you to watc…

Life at its best is difficult. And life as a Christian is difficult…but different. The reality is that we all face problems, difficulties, trials, and challenges—Christians and non-Christians alike. The Christian even faces more difficulties, just because of their faith. However, the Christian works through their issues differently.…