If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 AMP) Once upon a time, as all good stories begin, there was aContinue Reading
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 ESV) As I write this, I’ve been reflecting on my goals for the coming year—spiritual, relational, financial, and in other areas of my life. Maybe you’ve been doing some of the same thinkingContinue Reading
(We have been working our way through the Christmas Story in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1. Mary and Joseph have been visited by angels, endured very challenging circumstances, and finally watched the birth of the God of the Universe in a shelter for animals, before being visited by local shepherds whoContinue Reading
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:4-5 NIV) It’s rather refreshing to come across someone in the Bible who is not a “Hero ofContinue Reading
Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen. For by it the people of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the world has been created by the word of God so that what is seen has not been made out of things that are visible. (Hebrews 11:1-3 NASB) And without faith it isContinue Reading
What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways!…His passion is to remain true to the Word of “I AM,” meditating day and night on the true revelation of light. (Psalm 1:1-2 TPT) “Speak my promises over your life today. Read the words I have promised you in myContinue 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
(We have been working our way through the Christmas Story in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1. Mary and Joseph have been visited by angels, endured very challenging circumstances, and finally watched the birth of the God of the Universe in a shelter for animals, before being visited by local shepherds whoContinue Reading
“Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.” (Psalm 40:4 NLT) “Then a herald shouted out, ‘People of all races and nations and languages, listen to the king’s command! When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre,Continue Reading
“Share the life of Jesus.” (Romans 14:19 MSG) This week I heard a story I never expected to hear. I was talking with a sweet Christian friend who mentioned a mutual acquaintance I knew from about ten years ago. She and her family had moved out of our area – outContinue Reading