“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 It’s Monday, and a new week full of opportunities is before us. Thank God for his love, compassion, and faithfulness. No matter where you are in life right now, […]
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Most of us probably don’t characterize ourselves (or most people we know) as “evil-minded” which is exactly what “every […]
Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God. Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 (AMP) You matter to God. He knows everything […]
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22 Ladies, we are stepping into some tricky territory today: submission. Sounds pretty condescending, huh? Maybe even a little anti-feminist. But the truth is, we have been commanded by the Bible, the living breathing word of our Almighty Father. It can’t just be glossed […]
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV Every year, I have a goal of planting a garden. I want to be able to walk in my backyard and pick out […]
“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 When we live a life without anxiety, we live in freedom. When you […]
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:11-12 Love can sometimes seem so natural and other times seem so hard. It is […]
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 As we are starting out our New Year’s resolutions and combatting reasons to give up before the first week is out, patience becomes crucial. Our cultural habit tells us that we […]
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 The definition of greed is an “intense and selfish desire for something…” No one wants to admit they have greed in their heart. […]
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Most people have best practices or rituals they do when they need to get back to themselves after a stressful or […]