And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. (1 Thessalonians 4:13 NLT) One of the pastors I deeply respect is Dutch Sheets, the founder and host of GiveContinue Reading
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV) “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.” – Chinese proverb Do you have anything in your life that you regret? MaybeContinue Reading
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.” (1 John 3:8 NIV) I received an unexpected phone call from aContinue Reading
I will exalt You, my God, O King, And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever. (Psalm 145:1 AMP) I just spent the entire day at a children’s hospital. We arrived at 9:15 a.m., checked in, and spoke with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. AroundContinue Reading
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.(Isaiah 40:31 NIV) God, I hate reading the news, yet I’m drawn to it. There’s lots of bad news to be drawn to. Yes. The floodingContinue Reading
I thank my God every time I remember you. (Philippians 1:3 NIV) Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. (Psalm 54:2 NIV) By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life. (Psalm 42:8 NIV) God has surely listened andContinue Reading
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:17-18 NIV) I have a longer post nearly ready that touches on the recent floods in Texas. But for now, I wanted to share this beautifulContinue Reading
Tear off the roofThe King’s in the houseJust get me to JesusI don’t care howI don’t have to wait to get the healingI gotta faith without a ceilingSo tear off the roof‘Cause the King’s in the house* A few weeks ago I heard a sermon with this question: “Do youContinue Reading
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. (1 Peter 5:2-3 NIV) Not manyContinue Reading
Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. (Proverbs 14:34 NLT) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgiveContinue Reading