1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Give Thanks. In Everything. We’ve talked about this before, but we all need a friendly reminder once in a while. Being thankful is something that some of us are better at than others. Sometimes we … Read more
Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Fear. Most times when we think of this word, it isn’t related to anything good. But there is actually a healthy kind of fear that we all learn to have when it comes … Read more
(Psalm 37:4 NKJV) Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. The word Delight is used as a verb in this verse and a verb implies action. According to the Webster dictionary delight means to make (someone) very happy : to give (someone) great pleasure or satisfaction. … Read more
Matthew 7:24-25 (NKJV) 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded … Read more
(Proverbs 17:14 NKJV) The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. Contention: something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated. Contention works through the flesh and it is right in there with (Galatians 5:20 NKJV) idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, … Read more
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NKJV) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, … Read more
(1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV) in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Yesterday I got to spend some time with my grandchildren, 5 & 6 yrs. old. As we were playing, I looked around at their bedrooms. I begin to share with them how God sure did … Read more
Matthew 19:26 (NKJV) But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” How many of you reading this are facing a struggle right now? And how many of you who just nodded your head “yes”, are facing struggles of what seems like impossible … Read more
(Matthew 8:2-3 NKJV) And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” {3} Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Oh how He is willing! His hand is reaching out to us … Read more
Proverbs 11:11 (NKJV) By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. Did you know that your presence and my presence in a city can bring blessings to that city? As children of God, our presence in a place brings God’s blessing upon that … Read more
Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so … Read more