Giving, Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense
Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures. Their soft abdomens leave them vulnerable to predators, so for protection, they live in abandoned shells that they carry everywhere. When a threat comes, they…
The Only Way to Heaven
In Jesus’ death and resurrection, we have a path to eternal life in heaven. Matthew 7:13-14 – “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is…
Uncovering the Joy
Choose to see the pain in your life from God’s perspective. James 1:2-4 Pressure. Stress. Conflict. Broken dreams. Life is full of adversity. When Jesus said we’d have trouble in…
Whatever the Cost
What sacrifice is God calling you to make for the good of someone else? If something matters to us, we are often willing to do whatever it takes to protect…
Why Be Generous?
We can be generous people because God promises to meet all our needs. Proverbs 11:24-28 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” God is the ultimate…
Telling It Like It Is
God can use your testimony, no matter how mundane, to inspire people. Psalm 26:1-12 Most of us have heard testimonies of believers who were saved from a lifestyle of horrendous…
The Joy of Friendship
Intentional efforts to seek and maintain friendships can bring great reward. Proverbs 18:24 How many true friends do you have? At first, a lot of names may come to mind,…
Shout for Joy!
Psalm 100 – A psalm for giving grateful praise… shout for joy! Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with…
The Power of Prayer
Focusing on God’s endless power puts our problems into perspective. 2 Chronicles 20:1-17 In Scripture, we find examples of people who prayed with spiritual authority, and King Jehoshaphat is one…
Salvation: An Ongoing Blessing
Our lives are transformed when we make a daily choice to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:1-11 Some people think of Salvation as a single point…
Children’s Ministry Philippines
My Christ Connection Children’s Ministry is located in the Philippines and has been led by Car Lo Abbago for over Nine years, consisting of 150 children (and growing) who are…
What is Salvation?
Romans 10:13 … for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Salvation: Deliverance from sin, brought about by complete faith in Jesus Christ as your…
