Word for Life World Ministries – Minute Messages

With all the talk and arguments about freedom in this country, there is a LOT people need to stop and think about–particularly in this an election year! Much argument and advertising by the candidates is to persuade us to believe them, have confidence that they will solve our problems and things will be better! History […]

“Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.” Hosea 14:9 Scripture Focus: Hosea 1:2-11 God gave Hosea a difficult assignment: find a prostitute, marry her and have children with her. […]

Have you ever come across someone who looked at life through rose-colored glasses? This person is an eternal optimist, and nothing negative appears to them as it really is.  I like being around such people and I have a friend who lives up north who is extremely optimistic no matter the situation. In a world […]

“Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord” (Psalm 112:6-7 NIV). More and more people are becoming religious especially in this part of the world [Nigeria]. However, it is becoming more difficult to find […]

A small boy stated that when he got older he wanted to wear glasses just like Granny’s. When asked why, he said it was because she could see things others could not see.  She can see good in a person when everyone else can only see the bad. Smart boy.  How different our world would […]

The death of *Justice Antonin Scalia has certainly ignited a fire storm.  People are demanding that a new justice be named immediately and others are resisting because we are in an election year.  It seems that politics is going to rule the day. Someone said recently that when they get to heaven there will be […]

In Psalm 19 David speaks concerning the law of God! In the very first verse he speaks of how the heavens declare the glory of God. The next few verses speak of how it shines upon all the earth leaving nothing hidden or unknown! In verses 7-11 he speaks of the things the law of […]

It was Wednesday of this week and I suddenly had a thought.  I went in to the church secretary and asked her “Did I write my weekly column?”  She looked at me, thought for a moment and said “No, but you have time if you do it now.” Being forgetful is not uncommon for most […]

The teams that will be playing each other on February 7 have gone through a grueling season to reach the Super Bowl.  This year marks the fiftieth year that the Super Bowl has been played.  I enjoy the game and am always anxious to sit down and watch it.  The other day I allowed my […]

     Some how in all the talks and discussions we have about Christianity we seldom talk of purification! It is a concept mostly spoken of in the confines of the Old Testament and the instruments used in the tabernacle and the altar. Yet it is something that also is at the heart of being a […]