(John 14:14 NKJV) “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. We have a sump pump in our basement. The pump has been kicking on every few minutes to pump out the water for the past several weeks. The power went out at our house the other day, which meant that the … Read more
(Hebrews 2:9 NKJV) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For many years I wondered about this verse and what was meant by the statement that Jesus … Read more
(1 John 5:20 NKJV) And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. Eternal life comes from Jesus Christ, … Read more
(Luke 12:23 NKJV) “Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. If only we could all “get this”, how different would our lives be? Would we spend less time chasing wealth and status and more time asking God what He wants for us? Don’t get me wrong. This is not an … Read more
(Genesis 1:1 NKJV) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Have you ever looked around and taken in all of the wonder and beauty of the world that we live in? I do this often… pretty much every day. I just look in awe at the world around me… the skies, the … Read more
(2 Samuel 22:47 NKJV) “The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation! It breaks my heart when I hear and see people put their trust in their pastor, their minister, etc. instead of putting it in God. There is no man you can trust to do all … Read more
(Psalm 51:2-3 NKJV) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. {3} For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me. David had a way of laying himself out before God and asking for forgiveness for the mistakes and bad choices he made. Although I don’t wish to … Read more
(Deuteronomy 4:5-6 NKJV) “Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess. {6} “Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples … Read more
(Genesis 39:2 NKJV) The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Success is something that we all pursue and desire, in one form or another. The funny thing is that each us has a slightly different definition of what success is. … Read more
(Matthew 19:14-15 NKJV) But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” {15} And He laid His hands on them and departed from there. Just as the disciples wanted to stop the children from getting to Jesus, we too can keep … Read more
(Proverbs 3:13-14 NKJV) Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; {14} For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. Wisdom; It’s something that isn’t attainable unless we take the time to and are willing to learn. It’s not easily gained, but … Read more