Remember to Rest
“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his(her) own work, just as God did from His. Let us therefore, make every effort to enter...
View ArticleCalling for Counsel
Acts 15, for me, has two terrific take-aways. The first, is when there is a question or dispute about what is right according to God’s will, seek the word and the wisdom of godly counsel. Second, if...
View ArticlePsalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s...
View ArticleBless You
To bless another, is a way of requesting that God’s divine favor rest upon them. Finding oneself in the favor of God, is a space of peace and protection, abounding in love. Who doesn’t long to be in...
View ArticlePromises to Purify
“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” – (2 Corinthians 7:1) The...
View ArticleRemember the Miracles
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds.” – (Psalm 77:11-12) Israel learned over...
View ArticleNo More Darkness
For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth). – (Ephesians 5:8-9)...
View ArticleRedemption for the Repentent
Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity. – (Joel 2:13, NIV)...
View ArticleHidden No More
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” – (John 4:39) This verse from the often told story of the woman at the...
View ArticleBe Silent Before Him
But the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. – (Habakkuk 2:20) As I was reading in Habakkuk this morning, I came to verse twenty of chapter two, and could not help but...
View ArticleIf We Love
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 4:12) When we are in relationship with Christ, His Spirit lives in us. Our love...
View ArticleThe Perils and Pitfalls of Pride
This morning, as I read Ezekiel 16, I found myself astounded at the discovery of truth that I had somehow not noticed before. In regard to Sodom, I had always thought that they had been destroyed due...
View ArticleHe Upholds
The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. – (Psalm 145:14) Though at times, our burdens seem to be more than we can bear, the Lord is faithful to uphold us. As we...
View ArticleForgiven to Love
“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little. – (Luke 7:47) Jesus spoke these words in response to Simon, the...
View ArticleThe Comfort of Christ
He comforts us every time we have trouble so that when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us. – (2 Corinthians 1:4, ERV) Not all pain and suffering are bad....
View ArticleYesterday, Today and Forever
This morning, as I have read through the 12th and 13th chapters of Hebrews, the following verse jumped out as a great reminder of the great hope we have in Him. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and...
View ArticleHold Fast to Truth
“If you hold to My teaching you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” – (John 8:31b-32) Jesus is the truth that sets us free from the sin and...
View ArticleGlory to God
You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being. – (Revelation 4:11, NIV) Our Lord and God!...
View ArticleFaithful Obedience
This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus. – (Revelation 14:12) Though times can be trying, we who trust in the Lord are...
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