Discerning Grace GOD’S GRACE isn’t obvious to everyone. When Jesus walked on earth, not everyone recognized He was full of the Spirit, much less the Son of God. Therefore, it was significant that Nicodemus knew that Jesus was a teacher who had come from God. His observation said more about Nicodemus as a man of [...]

A Walk of Faith Walking by faith does not mean we are given all the answers to our questions. Actually, many times the opposite is true. We walk not by sight but by faith. God reveals to us what we need to know in order to take the next step. Whenever I am tempted to [...]

A Place of Rest It seems there is always so much to do. We complete one list of things that “must be done” only to sense the need to create another one of equal importance. Looking over it, we realize that nothing is frivolous and nothing can be put off to a later date. The [...]

In The Company of Friends Thousands of miles away from home on their tour around the world, Richard and Evelyn Forrest often thought of two things—family and friends. Though they had been given a trip around the world, their hearts remained firmly tied to those they had left behind in Toccoa, Georgia. As she was [...]

Obeying the Call AS A PROFESSOR AT Toccoa Falls College, I found it not too difficult to give instructions, teach material, and hand out homework. However, it has been proven more difficult, for both professors and students, to obey the commands of Jesus than simply to teach about them or listen to them. Happily, it [...]

I’m Glad I Listened JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE is described in John 2:1-11. This scripture inspires me to imagine what the servants might have experienced. “How many guests did you say were coming to the wedding?” one servant asked. “Really?” was the reply with concern, “I don’t think there is enough wine.” Last minute preparations were [...]

I’m Glad I Listened JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE is described in John 2:1-11. This scripture inspires me to imagine what the servants might have experienced. “How many guests did you say were coming to the wedding?” one servant asked. “Really?” was the reply with concern, “I don’t think there is enough wine.” Last minute preparations were [...]

Staying the Course Do you have what it takes to stay put when trials and difficulties arise? Real commitment is not fair weathered. It is not blown to the left or to the right when the challenges come or when someone makes a suggestion that tickles your emotions. It is not pulled aside by the [...]

Back on Track with God If you stop and think about the Thessalonians, they were mentally busy people. They became very discouraged over the words of false teachers, and on top of this, many of them stopped working. They had bought into a pack of lies. In essence, the began to live the opposite of [...]

Evidence of His Presence It is no secret that these days can seem very difficult. And if you are not careful, you can end up feeling both discouraged and discontented. Gas prices are at a record high, and a trip to the grocery store costs more than this time last year. Five minutes spent watching [...]