Choose [God’s] instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. (Proverbs 8:10-11 NIV) Once-upon-a-time I attended a workshop with Bill Hybels who was then the pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in the Chicago area. Many years laterContinue Reading
The Lord is king forever and ever. The nations have vanished from his land. You have heard the desire of oppressed people, O Lord. You encourage them. You pay close attention to them… (Psalm 10:16-17 GW) [I saw this story online, but I do not know who originally wrote it.] “A man wasContinue Reading
Make no mistake about this: You can never make a fool out of God. Whatever you plant is what you’ll harvest. If you plant in ⌞the soil of⌟ your corrupt nature, you will harvest destruction. But if you plant in ⌞the soil of⌟ your spiritual nature, you will harvest everlasting life. We can’t allow ourselves toContinue Reading
For this reason [Jesus] had to be made like [us], fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. (Hebrews 2:17 NIV) Above all, clothe yourselves with love, whichContinue Reading
“Those who walk during the day don’t stumble, because they see the light of this world. However, those who walk at night stumble because they have no light in themselves.” – Jesus (John 11:9-10 GW) Recently I heard a sermon that referenced Jesus’s resurrection of Lazarus. As you probably remember, LazarusContinue Reading
God has rescued us from the power of darkness and has brought us into the kingdom of his Son, whom he loves. His Son paid the price to free us, which means that our sins are forgiven. (Colossians 1:13-14 GW) Are you hurting and broken within?Overwhelmed by the weight of yourContinue Reading
“Wake up, sleeper!Rise from the dead,and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14 GW) Each Sunday I leave home about 8:00 a.m. to drive into church, either for a rehearsal or a prayer meeting. In the middle of winter it’s still dark at 8:00 a.m. and in the middle ofContinue Reading
Our government shall be upon JESUS’S shoulder, His name is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. There shall be no end to the increase of HIS government and of PEACE. (Isaiah 9:6-7, alt. AMP) I received this email from a mailing list I’m on that, in part,Continue Reading
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thrive (Merriam-WebsterContinue Reading
God of Creativity and Consistency, Thank you that you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Thank you for your creative works in our world and our lives, and for the consistency with which you approach your children. Your heart longs for all to know your love and be saved,Continue Reading