Romans 7:15 (NKJV) 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. Do we ever feel like we are not adequate to do what God wants us to do? Do we feel like we have failed Him badly, … Read more
Luke 15:13 (NLT) 13 “A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living. For those reading this who are parents, it’s no secret that raising children is a big responsibility. God has given us our offspring to … Read more
Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Hunger means to have a strong desire or to crave something. Some people may think that signing up for every program at church is going to fill that hunger and quench that thirst. Although it is good … Read more
Luke 12:54-58 (NKJV) 54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. 55 And when you see the south wind blow, you say, ‘There will be hot weather’; and there is. 56 Hypocrites! You can discern the … Read more
Greetings in the name of Jesus! Sometimes we tend to forget that God uses everyday people to accomplish His will on the earth. He doesn’t need superheroes or “special” people to do His work. He just needs willing vessels that He can touch with His spirit, who will obey His promptings and follow His leading. … Read more
Genesis 3:13 (NKJV) 13 And the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” It’s important that when we have done something wrong, and we know it, we don’t try to pass the blame. It doesn’t matter who tempted us. It … Read more
2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV) 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ… I’m a thinker. I think about everything. Sometimes my thoughts can cause me a lot of stress if I’m not careful. Just today I was … Read more
Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. God’s word says there is such a thing as fools; People that just don’t want to hear what is right. Have we ever helped someone through something and never said a word about it, just … Read more
James 4:10 (NKJV) 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. Humble – lower in dignity or importance. Not looking at ourselves and thinking we are any better than someone else, but loving them and treating them the way we would want to be treated. It’s easy to … Read more
Matthew 11:30 (NKJV) 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Some people are feeling very hurt on the inside today. They are carrying around a heavy burden, blaming themselves and walking under a heavy cloud of depression. God is willing to lift it off us if we are willing to do … Read more
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Steadfast: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Loyal, faithful, dedicated, resolute, relentless, unchanging, unwavering, unflinching, uncompromising. Paul urges the Corinthians to be steadfast and … Read more