SPICE IT UP WITH THANKSGIVING

PHILIPPIANS 4:6 Today we face monumental challenges around the world. But as men of old in the scriptures did in the midst of their trials, we must also take time to seek wisdom and guidance from our Heavenly Father and to thank Him for His blessings. Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. It … [Read more…]

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR!

2 TIMOTHY I:7 The truth about life is that there are millions of ways we can die. If we focus on all the sicknesses, viruses, and diseases we or our friends and family can contract; if we remember all the ills that can befall us, we will be crippled by fear everyday. But thank God that … [Read more…]

THANATOPHOBIA

1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-14 Thanatophobia is commonly referred to as the fear of death. More specifically, it can be a fear of death or a fear of the dying process. Christians are instructed to live “not as those with no hope.” None of us can escape physical death, but we can choose to live in eternal life … [Read more…]

THANKFULNESS

PSALM 9:1-2 God loves to hear us. He takes great pleasure in receiving our thanks and our love. He cares so deeply about everything that affects our lives. He feels grieved when we do not stop and show a grateful heart for all He does for us each day. He wants us to be thankful. We … [Read more…]

MENTORS WANTED!

2 TIMOTHY 2:1-3 A mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser. That he/she is experienced does not mean being beyond mistakes. We must not wait until we feel perfectly qualified, before we begin to mentor others. If we do that, we will never mentor. Those who influence the most feel the least qualified. They are vulnerable … [Read more…]

FEAR

ISAIAH 41:10 Everybody fears, and fear holds the best opportunities for growth. When we succeed without any fear, our experience may be narrow. So if we find ourselves caught in the web of fear, we should remember that God is holding each of us in His hand. He offers each of us the needed courage in … [Read more…]

WHO PAYS YOU?

PSALM 50:10 Have you ever had a message to deliver that you knew would not be welcomed, and could result in adverse consequences to you? Perhaps, the person you need to deliver that message to is the one who determines your livelihood. It can be very difficult. As the saying goes, “He who pays the … [Read more…]

GOD OVER ALL

PSALM 22:28 As we continue to journey through these tumultuous times, let us not forget the God we serve. He knows the beginning and the end, even before it all began. We may not agree with all of His decisions, but He knows what is best and if we think otherwise, we may need to … [Read more…]

TRANSIENT

PSALM 103:15-17 Each new day, week, month and year helps us remember how temporary life is and how important it is to live for something beyond ourselves, something eternal. Anything physical will someday pass away. We may flourish and have impressive lives, but eventually, we will all be gone. And with time, we may be forgotten. … [Read more…]

IN HIS OWN IMAGE

GENESIS 1:27 When we no longer know who we are, it is because we have forgotten in whose image we were created. Whenever we turn to Jesus, the veil is taken away and we can see clearly and reflect the glory of the Lord. We are then changed into His glorious image. (2 Corinthians 3:16-18) Embrace the … [Read more…]