At some point you will undoubtedly encounter a challenge. Perhaps even today you are facing one or more. Different people react differently to challenges. Some get flustered and don’t know what they should do, others are somewhat confident they can meet the challenge, and still others think they can resolve it straight away. There are big problems and small. Health problems can be huge. Financial problems can wear you out too . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/04/challenges-large-and-small/

A pair of bald eagles have been visiting my fishing pond in the last couple of weeks. They circle high above it and when they spot a fish with their keen eyes they swoop down at blazing speed and most of the time procure breakfast. It is fascinating to watch them hunting. They are truly one of God’s most efficient creatures . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/04/eagles-in-heaven/

I get many questions from readers concerning a desire to increase their faith. Well, my first suggestion would be pull out your Bible and read what it says about how to do it. Put God’s Word into your mind. A key verse can be found in Romans 10:17: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” If we’re not constantly putting the Bible into our minds, we’re not going to have much faith or grow in faith! It’s as simple as that . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/04/increase-your-faith/

I often read in the Bible where it states God showed mercy. What does that mean from God’s perspective? Mercy can be defined as, Compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/04/golf-or-god/

Through the years the most frequently asked question centers around why someone should forgive another who is not in their eyes deserving of it. Admittedly it is difficult to do. Especially if they reject your offer right out of the chute. Perhaps you were beaten as a child, or spouse or otherwise physically or sexually abused as a child or some other heinous act. The list is long and I don’t have room to list all the depravity of the world here, but you get the drift . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/04/to-forgive-or-not-to-forgive-2/

I trust you had a good Easter Sunday. My wife and I went to church for the first time since my head banging incident two and a half months ago and I was thankful to be alive and in that congregation. The preacher preached an extraordinary message and then we went to a neighbor’s house and ate some lunch with his family . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/04/easter-sunday/

And on the 3rd day the entire world was changed. Death was defeated on an old rugged cross by none other than Jesus. He revealed to the world He was the son of God and He had given His life so we might have it thereby defeating death once and for all. . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/03/third-day-easter/

Many have written to me about having anxiety. Indeed, billions of dollars are spent on trying to lead a normal life when they are experiencing it. Anyone who is a Christ follower doesn’t need to take tranquilizers and other drugs to mask their fear, it is all so unnecessary. Jesus told us repeatedly not to worry, (some 75 times). He told us how foolish it is to worry and told us to trust in Him and not to be anxious about tomorrow as tomorrow would take care of itself. We should turn our worries over to Him and let Him resolve them . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/03/anxiety/

Ah, it feels good to be back on the farm in Mississippi. I didn’t realize how much I missed this place. I’m recuperating here and the doctor says it will take about six months to get back to where I was before my accident, provided I can continue to progress as I’m doing now. I don’t think it will not take that long, but he has all the fancy titles and certifications after his name . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/03/howdy/

I just got home from the hospital. Praise God for sparing me. I was trying to go through heaven’s door when I heard, “Go back and do some more!” . . . https://www.wordsfortheday.com/2024/03/yes-im-alive/