Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 What is that nudge deep within your soul? You know the nudge. Deep within your soul you know God wants you to do something. … Continue reading
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, … Continue reading
But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Malachi 4:2 Are you running into the freedom God has for you? … Continue reading
I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 Why are you still participating with fear? Why are you still choosing to partner without God? God has overcome ALL things. Fear. Anxiety. … Continue reading
For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. Isaiah 65:17 As God’s beloved, He renews you. Renews your mind. Your thoughts. Your new self covered under … Continue reading
What would that be like? Living with yourself? Are you nice? Sweet? Generous? Loving? Do you put others first before yourself? Serve the other person the larger piece of cake? Allow others into your life to bless them? Or are … Continue reading
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm 27:4 There is only one thing that truly matters. Only … Continue reading
Not everyone likes you or will like you. I know that’s not breaking news, but it’s time to be reminded. When others don’t like you, do you let their condemnation define you? Do you live within their definition of you? … Continue reading
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 Can you even imagine the love Jesus has for us? Love so deep He … Continue reading
Jesus is coming now. He’s on his way to Jerusalem. The center of Judaism. His religious home on earth so to speak. He’s coming to die for us. Willingly. He’s literally walking towards his impending death. He knew. Yet He … Continue reading
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 What spills out of you … Continue reading
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practicers and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:9-10 Have … Continue reading
Are you coasting through life? In it for the ride, surviving to live another day? Or are you living with purpose, making each day count? It’s easy in our world, to stay in our lane, creating comfort at all costs. … Continue reading
There is none holy like the Lord; for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2 Hannah proclaimed these words from her lips as she gave up her child back to God. Her … Continue reading
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs 4:25 Turn your eyes upon Jesus. What else in the world is there? What could possibly compare to Him? Look full in His wonderful face. Gaze … Continue reading
When He has brought out all His own, He goes before them, and the sheep follow Him, for they know His voice. John 10:4 When we place our lives into God’s hands, He guides us. We trust Him and in … Continue reading
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 Recently finished a book one of my daughters gave me for Christmas. Love WW2 historical fiction as it draws me into a time where … Continue reading
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Why is it that blessings are often overshadowed by disappointment? You can look at a field full of flowers but instead feel sour thinking of what didn’t transpire. … Continue reading
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you. for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Would you agree anger is usually a result of not being in control? Your spouse’s actions, your child’s reaction, someone bumps your car on the … Continue reading
Would you have believed? When Jesus walked the earth, would you have believed He was the Messiah? Or would you have looked the other way? Or, even worse, cast a stone in His direction? We shudder at the thought, yes? … Continue reading
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When you rejoice for the mud, the yuck, you thank God for all things. For all things, including … Continue reading
And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 How many opportunities do you hand the devil? During the day, how many times do you seek yourself over others? Your selfish whims over the needs of your family? How many … Continue reading
I can hear their whispers. All four children clamoring down the stairs to celebrate Christmas. The anticipation. The presents. The moment. I climb out of bed, putting the cinnamon rolls into the oven and popping on the local classical radio … Continue reading
It’s so easy to defend yourself. Sometimes, you should. You must. But other times, it’s preferable to keep quiet, allowing the other to make a fool of themselves. We are responsible only for ourselves. Our actions. Our words. Our choices. … Continue reading
Satan is a master of deception. In fact, I’d even give him that official title. But that’s the only thing I’ll give him. He seeks to destroy life, shoving aside anything and everything in his way. He cares not a … Continue reading
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:16 Do you live as if you are free? Free from sin, death, and the grave? Free … Continue reading
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Do you demand others treat you better than you treat them? Do you walk like a diva, demanding others serve you? Or do you put others first, … Continue reading
Are you used to Him? to God? Meaning, the very fact that He is literally right with you does not bring you to your knees in awe? I am, I’ll admit it. Too familiar. I take for granted my daily … Continue reading
As I’ve prayed during these last dozen years, I’ve purposely begged God to fling WIDE the doors He has chosen for me and to SLAM shut the doors not in His plan. When you are walking through darkness during a … Continue reading
Ever complain to God? Out loud with words or crying out within your soul? David, the man after God’s own heart, did many times. This Psalm is one example. He starts by royally complaining. From the depths of his soul … Continue reading
Jesus. He is all that you need. He is everything. He is the beginning and the ending, encompassing everything in between. You will only win when you submit everything to Him. Jesus. God created us. In His image, He created … Continue reading
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. Job 33:4 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and … Continue reading
God holds you tight. Securely. Completely tight. Right within Him, He holds you. He holds your now, your past, and your future. Navigating your path, He holds you securely. Can’t see what’s ahead? His hand will guide you. Securely. Fumbling … Continue reading
God is watching. Always. He is always watching for you. You. He waits for your return. Longs for it. Like the prodigal son’s father watched every day for the return of his wayward son, God watches for your arrival. For … Continue reading
How do you wear Jesus? Does your face reflect His peace? Do your eyes reflect His love? Are your lips proclaiming His faithfulness? Is your spirit praising His worthiness? Is your mind focused on Him? Aligning your will to His? … Continue reading
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on … Continue reading
“Sir,” asked the demon who was tiny but had a large voice. “What do YOU want,” demanded the demon in charge whose name escapes me. “I found someone I can dominate. I’m sure of it. Look.” The tiny demon with … Continue reading
What situation in your life begs God to enter? Something you have zero control over? I know, you have control over your reactions, but not over the actions or responses of others. You have no control how other people will … Continue reading
God created you. He created you perfectly for His purposes. His purposes are higher than ours, so rest assured, your life is meant for good. Your life is set up to bring God glory, while influencing others as only you … Continue reading
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