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Did you know that we each have our very own guardian angel? How wonderful is that? God cares so much for each of us that He sends His “messengers” to look after us. We are never alone. And in addition to angels, heaven is filled with saints who are delighted to intercede for us in prayer. Each of them lived a life that witnessed to God’s light and love--the love that He longs to share with us. Praises be to God! That means we have FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES! Let's see what the Bi

“You are forgiven” are the three most difficult, freeing and powerful words ever spoken. I know. I have been there, truly I have. I have been absolutely paralyzed by the fact that I did not think I could ever forgive a particular person for what he had done to me, and not only to me, but to those I loved so dearly. For years I thought I was free, at least for myself, but felt it was unthinkable to “let him off the hook” for the ones I loved. I felt as if I was betraying thei

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!* Thankfully, we were not left as orphans when Christ’s life here on earth was completed. He sent us His Holy Spirit to live inside of us to guide us in all ways. We don’t have to live blindly, bumbling along, trying to figure out life by ourselves. God has promised to guide each of us and this guidance or connection to God is what our relationship to Him is all about. In John 10:27, Jesus says this: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

I wish people had signs on their souls that read: "CAUTION: WET CEMENT." You just never know where your tracks will stick. I recently had the privilege of hearing the story of two women who had come to a talk I had given a few years back and, by God's grace, came back to the Church because of one little thing that I said. You just never know where your tracks will stick. I remember as a child a deeply humble and beautiful Sunday School teacher telling me that I was a beloved