PathLight

When the United States was founded, people had no problem with the concept that you worked to make it through life. Such was life. Every person depended on their own strengths and skills to earn their way through life. There were a few beggars, usually they were handicapped in some fashion. People worked, and this is the way it was and the way it should be. But today, it is so different. Many people consider themselves too good to actually work. They rely on some government handout that...

Many Bible scholars do not believe the United States is mentioned in the Bible. If America is not referenced, I assume it is either because America no longer exists or because America is irrelevant in world affairs. Either way it’s kind of sad. With all the problems in America, we are still a great nation, sometimes I think we may forget, just how important we really are. I don’t know how much longer we will have a free republic, but I do know that God has us here for ...

Why is the Bible So Violent? Why would God put such examples of bloodshed and wickedness in the Scriptures? You can rest assured that God’s presentation of these things in the inspired Scripture is no mistake. He presents the world, as it really is, in divine, context-laden, interpretive words. Words, not pictures. Not lurid videos of the blood and gore that you might see in the movies or on the news, but words, inspired words. Words, so that you might have word-...

Our Lord has given everything in His creation a specific habitat where it can flourish and fulfill the purpose He originally intended. According to the Bible, even the stars have a specific dwelling place ordained by God.This is also true of man. For lack of a better term, I will call this Divine Positioning. This is when God implants you in a select environment to accomplish His greater will. This is the place where you can experience the most fulfillment, success, pr...

One of the signs of the last days will be a world hungry for leadership. The antichrist will use this void to propel himself into great power. However, God’s people can utilize this leadership vacuum to provide guidance to those seeking honest answers. So many of the burdening problems we face in our nation, businesses, families and churches will never be addressed without effective, visionary leadership. Could one of those leaders, be you? Are you willing to be u...

Are you aware that there is a mission attached to your marriage? There's more to it than just making love. There's more to it than just living together. There's more to it than living in the same house and raising kids, there is a mission that God has for your marriage. Priscilla and Aquila, show us a remarkable example of what our marriages are supposed to be. A common mission together. It is apparent that God puts couples together on purpose and for a purpose. We're joined togeth...

The facts don't set you free; the truth does, and Jesus is the truth, even when the facts speak against you. The facts are not always final! He who began a good work in you will see it through until the end. One word from Jesus can overturn any hopeless situation. In this week’s PathLight message, you will be reminded to stop putting more faith in the perceived facts than you do in God. The facts aren't final. We are believers. Don't be afraid. Believe, and keep believi...

Does everything in life happen the way you want? Do people treat you the way you hope to be treated? Are all your prayers answered exactly the way you want them to be answered? I am confident that we would all answer these questions the same way, with a resounding NO! And I would add to that, that the longer we live on this planet, the harder and more challenging life seems to be…life just doesn’t get easier. But what if I told you that it doesn’t have to ...

Of all the things that weigh us down, perhaps no burden is greater than the silence of God. A great many believers struggle with the issue of unanswered prayer. If God really does answer prayer, why doesn’t he answer my prayers?For those who are in pain, it may not be enough to simply say, “God always answers prayer. Sometimes he says yes, sometimes he says no, and sometimes he says wait awhile.” We say this a lot. I’ve said it myself. But it honestly sounds kind of empty when som...

I don’t think there is any sadder story in the world than the third chapter of Genesis. While the facts of the fall of man are contained in just a few verses, what we read is the origin of all human sorrow, death, disease, and heartache. As Eve took the forbidden fruit, do you think she understood the total impact of her decision? No, she didn’t, and that is why she could be deceived. In this week’s edition of PathLight, all ladies will be challenged to not play the role of the fir...