God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3 NIV) In her book The Atonement Child, Francine Rivers Read More
No discipline seems pleasant at the time but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11 NIV) Spiritual growth begins when our heart receives Jesus. The Lord prunes and disciplines us by “cutting off” areas of harmful growth in our lives
Discipline Produces Fruit Read More »
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV) Moses was a Hebrew baby born in Egypt. When the king issued
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39 NIV) Have you
God’s Unconditional Love Read More »
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 NIV) We must ask ourselves this difficult question: Are we living for God or living for self? The answer to that question is reflected in our
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:2 NIV) The slogan “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” was part of a campaign used years ago by the United Negro College Fund. This profound statement applies to all of us. Our minds have great capabilities, yet we can squander their
The Mind of Christ Read More »
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10 NIV) Do you have who is notoriously late? You always seem to be waiting for them to show up. Sometimes it may seem like we’re waiting on the Lord.
Waiting For The Lord Read More »
Goodbye to the year 2021. It could have been worse than it was. We welcome the New Year 2022! May it be better than the prior year. May those who do not know the Lord, God Almighty, open their hearts to learn of Him and all He has for them. May we all be blessed
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14 NIV) Paul was passionate, yet his efforts were misdirected. He was obsessed with persecuting Christians until the Lord stopped him dead in his tracks on the road to Damascus. Following his conversion, Saul
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV) Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. Solomon built God’s temple. The Apostle Paul established churches in Asia Minor. Have you ever wondered what assignment the Lord has for you?
A Passion For Serving Read More »
