The phrase “easier said than done” is very common, and I’m sure most of us have heard it. The dynamic nature of life presents all kinds of situations and circumstances that give this phrase a continual workout. Our tendency is to think that just because something looks easy that itRead More →
Jeremiah 17:-7-8(NLT) “7 But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. 8 They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by longRead More →
“Get in the car, mom, I want to take you somewhere special, but you can’t look.” This is what my daughter said on the way to my Mother’s Day surprise. She took me to one of my favorite restaurants and kept me blindfolded the entire way. During the 15 minutesRead More →
Life was designed by God to be a very dynamic journey. It’s often filled with wonderful highs and devastating lows. It ebbs and flows, and this is to be expected. God didn’t keep it a secret that life would be challenging, but life wasn’t designed by God to be oneRead More →
In the Old Testament, the Israelites were God’s chosen people, and He set them apart to worship Him. Through the record of the Israelites living during Old Testament times, we can learn a lot about ourselves, but more importantly, we can learn a lot about God’s patience, mercy, and grace.Read More →
Before a baby can stand and take its first steps, there are false starts, a bit of shakiness, and a hint of doubt in the baby’s mind that they can actually put one foot in front of the other. It’s uncharted territory for them, and some take longer than othersRead More →
One rainy night, after seeing a Broadway show featuring one of his favorite characters, a little boy that I know walked the streets of New York. He was holding tightly to his mother’s hand. As they hurriedly sped past the blocks, he saw something that disturbed his spirit, and didRead More →
Jesus Christ commands us in Matthew 6:33(NLT), “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” During our time here on this earth, we sometimes forget that we were sent here on a mission from our Lord and Savior, JesusRead More →
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are commanded by our Heavenly Father to follow his example. We’re bonded together in unity through Christ, and God expects us to treat each other with the knowledge that He has knitted us together in perfect harmony. We should all be tryingRead More →
There’s no question that this earthly experience can take a toll on us mentally and emotionally. Dealing with individuals that have no interest in getting to know the Lord Jesus Christ is a practice that most of us are still learning to master. A good friend of mine recently becameRead More →
Hearing from the Holy Spirit is key to walking in Christ and having a wonderful relationship with God. In Psalm 51:11(NLT), the psalmist, David, prayed to God and said, “Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me”. David understood the intimacy and powerRead More →
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5:14-15(NLT) In earlier OldRead More →
Proverbs 16:24 (NLT) “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Part of being a Christian is leaving a witness of the Kingdom we represent. Colossians 1:13(NLT) tells us, “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into theRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Romans 5:2(NLT) declares, “Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.” How wonderful and glorious You are, Heavenly Father! Your mercy and grace endure forever! ThroughRead More →
Proverbs 27:17 NLT “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” My good friend, Nina, has gone through some troubled waters. Like most of us, she’s had her fair share of the ‘not so good side’ of life. As a child, initially she grew up with both parentsRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are holy and magnificent! Everything that You do is good and perfect, and You alone are worthy of all praise and honor! It’s a privilege to be called Your sons and daughters, please help us to walk worthy of this call. We have made many mistakes,Read More →
I know people that have been angry with God for a long time. Things seem to always go wrong in their lives, and they are tired of it. They blame our Heavenly Father for their sadness and disappointment, and they’ve built a wall around their hearts that keeps Him out.Read More →
“But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7(NLT) Glenda was surrounded by devout Christian women in her family, and they had a huge influence on her life. She was trying very hard to live up to their example, but something inRead More →
1John 4:7-11(NLT) “7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: HeRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are holy, holy, holy, and there is none that can compare to Your omnipotence, honor, and glory! Thank You for loving us so intensely. Your love for us is so overwhelming that You spared not Your only begotten Son to save us from the curse ofRead More →
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend. We had such a good time conversing, but during our time together, I felt a nudge from the Spirit. I was compelled to witness to him about the Lord Jesus Christ. At first, I was puzzled because I’veRead More →
The world finds itself in the shape it’s currently in because people have ignored God’s standard. There is no denying this, no matter how much people may try. Our Heavenly Father warns us in His Word to cling to Him through the Lord Jesus Christ, and we are to doRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You tell us in Psalm 37:4(ESV), “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” There is none like You, Heavenly Father. You are in a class all by Yourself, and to delight in You is to recognize that You areRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for being such a wonderful Father. You are holy, and Your righteousness, glory, and honor endure forever. There is none like You, and Your power and authority are unmatched. You have chosen us to be Your children of light. It is an unfathomable privilege, andRead More →
“20 And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. 21 For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22 adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. 23 All these vile things come from within;Read More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are awesome and amazing, and it is the joy of our lives to be Your children. You alone are God! You are holy beyond holiness, magnificent beyond magnificence, and perfect beyond perfection. Everything You do is purposeful and wonderful! Thank You for loving us unconditionally andRead More →
God teaches us in 1John 5:14(NKJV), “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” We all have desires and needs, and Jesus Christ also teaches us in Matthew 6:8 that God knows what we need evenRead More →
Psalm 139:23-24( NLT) “23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24; Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” I heard a man of God say the other day that you can’tRead More →
Whether we realize it now or later, there will soon be a time where we will have to make an extremely important decision. We must choose to either love the Lord and be totally committed to Him or love the world and all that it represents. The times are pressing,Read More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are awesome and amazing, and we are so thankful for the work that You have completed for us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Because of what he accomplished on the cross, You have clothed us in Your righteousness. We can stand before You with no senseRead More →
