PSALM 16:11. Joy comes not in the absence of difficulties, but in God’s presence. As we hit pause on our busyness and each day’s stressors, as we allow His gentle whisper to drown out our worries and fears, He births joy within us. His joy, not ours, is a gift given, if we will receive it. … [Read more…]
ROMANS 1:17. As Christians, we know we are saved “by grace through faith,” but sometimes we forget we were created to live by faith. We tend to rely on ourselves in our everyday decisions. But God wants us to include Him in every aspect of life. Living by faith saves us from a wasted life and … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 14:12. We may not end up becoming what we think we are or what we believe others think about us, because neither one of them may be true. Only what God says about us is true. Caleb believed he would drive out the giants, “as the Lord said.” (v.12) Has God promised us something? Are … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 6:19. Overwhelming challenges can be an opportunity to prove our God. As we focus on His love, wisdom, and power, we see a fresh view of our circumstances. God’s love embraces us. He sees our challenges as possibilities to enhance our understanding of Him. He possesses all wisdom. Our Father knows best. He can see how … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 9:22. Do we not all believe something, all of the time? And what we believe, what we really have faith in, greatly impacts our relationship with God and men. Because of what we believe our prayers may be answered or not. Because of our faith things will continue to get worse or get better. Faith sets … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 1:7. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. This virus is serious and we must take precautions without allowing fear to grip us. As Christians, we need to … [Read more…]
REVELATION 11:15. For a very long time, the Roman Empire was a dominating force in the world, controlling the fate of millions of people. After it fell in 476 AD, many people hoped for something to arise that would reclaim Rome’s glories. Faced with declining power and growing worries, the popes turned to the Franks, a … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 4:29. Words are powerful. We must be careful about what we say at all times. There is something delicious about words that build others up. Words display and pass on the love of Christ. Becoming a true follower of Christ changes the way we choose our words. Because Jesus changes the heart from which each … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 5:13-14. Jesus never promised that life would be easy. On the contrary, He said that we would have trials. At times, our difficulties make us question our relationships, our feelings about ourselves and others, and if God is truly concerned about our situation. It may appear like God is not present and if He is, that … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 13:1-2. Hospitality is not so much about our house, or its food and drink. It is about that household – and expanding it to include others. As a matter of fact, hospitality is not merely welcoming people into our homes, it is welcoming people into all our spaces. Into our lives. Into our hearts. In … [Read more…]
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