They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!” John 12:13 Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the day Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem. The people were worshiping Him, screaming His name and bowing down to the Son […]
You call out to God for help and he helps—he’s a good Father that way. But don’t forget, he’s also a responsible Father, and won’t let you get by with sloppy living. 1 Peter 1:17 (MSG) We have the freedom to call out to God with confidence fully knowing He hears us. Sometimes, we are […]
“It is good for me to draw near to God.” Psalm 73:28 From the time I was old enough to run, I’ve been involved in just about every type of sport. Soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, track, tennis, and even a short stint on the swim team developed my competitive nature into what it is today. […]
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 I was recently slapped in the face with my earthly perspective. A friend asked if I would donate some specific clothes to a family in need. This is something that I would generally do without even thinking, but […]
Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, he’ll calm you with his love and delight you with his songs. Zephaniah 3:17 (MSG) The Lord never leaves you, sings over you and goes to war for you. Everyday our God is warring against the enemy […]
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 Have you ever heard someone accused of being a “Judas?” Since the events of Christ’s crucifixion over 20 centuries ago, “Judas” has been used in literature, film and even still in everyday speech as a term […]
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10 Whatever you do for God, especially when you love on other Christians, will never goes unnoticed. Even though we might not see the fruit of […]
“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as […]
“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” Psalm 59:16 For the past month or so, I’ve been focusing my scripture reading and memory on the Psalms. I found myself rushing through life checking tasks off […]
Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. Proverbs 17:17(MSG) As we all know, life is full of highs and lows. While on the mountain, most things seem to run smoothly. Relationships are easy and fun times fill up each day. When we find ourselves in the […]