Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… We are all running a race. It’s a very long race … 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
(Matthew 7:25 NKJV) “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 on the rock. I was speaking to a person the other day and they were having quite the situation going on at their work, between themselves and … Read more
(Romans 5:3-4 NKJV) And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; {4} and perseverance, character; and character, hope. What is perseverance? It is the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult. This is a good quality to have, seeing how … Read more
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NKJV) 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are … Read more
James 1:2-4 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. None of us likes trials. In fact, not only do we not … Read more
(Psalm 107:29 NKJV) He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. Are you in a storm today? Are you stuck in a place where you don’t want to be? Do you feel like you are in prison, and you are holding the key to get out but are afraid to make the move? … Read more
Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hold fast. What does this mean… to hold fast? Yesterday we took a walk on one of the local beaches. As we walked, we could hear the waves breaking to the left side of us … Read more
Job 1:1 (NKJV) There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. Job loved God. His ways were blameless. In spite of this, Job went through some terrible trials. He literally lost everything he had including … Read more
(Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; {6} In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. During the last several months we have been reminded over and over again that we need to be trusting in Him with all our … Read more
(Psalm 103:1 NKJV) Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! With every breath that I take, I will bless the Lord. In good times and in trials, I will bless the Lord. Through every storm, I will bless the Lord and praise His holy name. He … Read more