Have Faith In God’s Future Plans

Do You Have Faith in God’s Future Plans?

It’s estimated that the word “Faith” is used approximately 247 times in the Bible.

Of course, that number may vary slightly depending on the Bible translation that you use.

For a word to be used that many times in God’s Word speaks volumes.

As you read through the Bible, you will see that repetition is a big part of it. These are essential teachings that bear repeating.

By God’s grace and through the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior Jesus, God wants us to “get the point.”

Our faith and trust is important to God, and it should mean everything to us.

Have faith in God's future plans

Do you have faith in God’s future plans for your life?

Without faith, it is impossible to please God; in fact, we cannot even begin to approach the Lord and experience a personal relationship with Him without it. Faith is the atmosphere in which the believer’s life is lived. We are called “believers” because we are continually putting our faith, trust, and confidence in God. By faith the Christian life begins, and by faith it perseveres until the end. – gotquestions.org2

There’s an old saying that “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

Don’t let that be you.

Tough times are up ahead, and your faith will be challenged.

Doubt sees the obstacles,
Faith sees the way;
Doubt sees the darksome night ,
Faith sees the day.
Doubt dreads to take the step,
Faith soars on high;
Doubt whispers, “Who believes?”
Faith answers, “I”!
– Author Unknown

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Quotation from gotquestions.org from “What does it mean that without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)”? n.d., para. 3. Web. Accessed September 28, 2026. Retrieved from without faith.

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Enduring Faith In A Crazy World

Is it Possible to Have Enduring Faith in a Crazy World?

Recently I heard someone say, “People have lost their minds.”

Actually, it was me who said it.

Never ever did I think that, in my lifetime, I would see the extent of the “crazy” going on right now.

calling evil good

People hurting people, picking fights, calling evil good – any conscious or personal responsibility on their part seemingly lost. 

They have no hope.

They don’t have Jesus.

It’s hard sometimes to not fear this darkness because the fever pitch of violence is on the rise.

Thanks, no thanks, to the availability of 24/7 news coverage and social media – it’s getting harder and harder to get away from it and feel “at peace.”

Only through God, can we find a “peace that surpasses all understanding.”

The following encouragement found in Deuteronomy 31:6 struck a chord with me.

Here, Moses reassures Joshua (second-in-command) that the Lord is with His people as they enter the Promised Land.

It had already been a difficult 40-year journey wandering in the desert fraught with danger, rebellion, fear, and war.

While these words were spoken many generations ago, they reinforce the character of God.

The Lord keeps His promises to His people. 

However, these promises were not for an easy life.

Enduring Faith in a Crazy World

We will continue to witness and/or experience suffering and stories of evil on the evening news until Jesus returns for His church.

With all that, is it still possible to have enduring faith in a crazy world like this?

Absolutely, yes.

No doubt, tough times are up ahead, but stay strong in your belief in God and salvation through Jesus.

If all the “crazy” gets you down, remember, God is greater than anything going on in this world. 

Seek the Lord’s guidance through prayer and reading His Word.

Your story, my story, – it’s God’s story and it isn’t over.

He is still very much in control.

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Heirs of Grace: Your Heavenly Inheritance

Heirs of Grace: Embracing Your Heavenly Inheritance

As you know, when a loved one passes away, they often leave something of value behind for their beneficiaries.

The gifts could be financial, special heirlooms, furniture, property, and more.

When my dear in-laws passed away years ago, they gifted us many beautiful keepsakes.

Instead of keeping these special mementos at a storage place, we chose instead to decorate our home with them so we could see these treasured reminders every single day.

Do you realize that as Christians, we are already heirs of grace?

The gift of salvation from our Heavenly Father is made possible for us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus.

Heirs of grace

Heirs of Grace: Salvation Through Christ

Jesus gave His life as atonement for our sins. 

In His death and resurrection, He gave the greatest gift of salvation to those who believe. 

Through His sacrifice, we are Heirs of Grace and can look forward to our eternal inheritance in heaven. 

What a blessed day that will be!


1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Happy Labor Day 2026

Happy Labor Day 2026

Happy Labor Day 2026

On this Labor Day 2026, we celebrate the dedicated efforts of working men and women across this country who helped shaped our nation’s economy.

For Christians, the act of “work” has an even deeper meaning.

A wise person once said, “all Christians have the same Employer, they just have different tasks.”

23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. – Colossians 3:23-24, (NASB).1

Labor Day 2026

Happy Labor Day 2026!

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Meme quotation is from Colossians 3:20-25 Commentary, [2024] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Web. Accessed 19 September, 2026.

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Believe It and Someday You’ll See It

Believe It and Someday You’ll See It

Occasionally, a new song comes along that I want to listen to again and again.

My latest find is among eleven other picks on Matthew West’s soon-to-be-released Jesus is King album.

If you’re not familiar with his music catalog, Matthew is a talented Christian singer, songwriter, and five-star book author.

My husband and I first got to hear him in concert during a marriage retreat in Cancun.

I can only describe his stage presence as magnetic.

He entertained us not only with his relatable songs, but a teriffic sense of humor. 

Matthew West on stage

Although Matthew’s new album doesn’t release until Sept 25th, you can find samples of the songs on Amazon, and the full versions on YouTube.

So here goes . . . my favorite, “Here and Heaven.”

Here’s a great lyric from the song . . . 

So when down here looks hopeless
The only reason I got hope
Between here and Heaven
Is knowing You’re the King of both.
(Song Lyric From “Here and Heaven”, 2026)2

Matthew West is currently on tour through mid-October. You can find his tour schedule here.

Are you trusting in Christ as your Savior?

Jesus is our King of Kings – over all of God’s creation. That means if you put your trust in Him for your salvation, you will have eternal life with Him.

In a nutshell, “Believe it and someday you’ll see it!”

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1 Matthew West photo, courtesy of Matthew West Facebook post, July 20, 2026. Accessed August 31, 2026. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest

2 West, Matthew. “Here and Heaven” (C). Jesus is King, 2026 Provident Label Group LLC, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcwJ3lOdNdw

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