We need to remember that the first disciples were ordinary men called to an extraordinary mission. Their devotion to Jesus outweighed- by hair- their fears and insecurities. As a result God change them and use them to accomplish some mind-boggling things. Why couldn't God - why wouldn't God do the same in your life?

Bitterness is the trap that snares the hunter

Apple trees bear apples, wheat stalks produce wheat, and forgiven people forgive people.

I see that a lot in my own life and in the lives of others.Does the presence of pain mean the absence of God?

You may not be down to your final heartbeat, but you may be down to your last paycheck, solution, or thimble of faith. Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.

I believe ingratitude is the original sin. I believe if Adam and Eve had been grateful for the garden of Eden they had, they would not have been so focused on the one tree they didn't have.

Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing love.