I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep... Read more
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 No person on this side of eternity lives a fear-free life. No one always operates out of the rest and security of faith in God. Every one of us has moments in which we lose our mind and our way. So here is the thing we must fight against: we must not allow fear to become the lens through which we view life... Read more
Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Ephesians 5: 20 Like a fire that begins with a slow simmering burn before bursting into larger flames, so can we start with an ember of thanksgiving in our hearts that ignites within our hearts. In order for us to fan into flame the inner gift of thanksgiving, we need to begin by knowing to whom we give thanks. God, our Creator and Heavenly Father who made all... Read more
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Colossians 3:13 One of the biggest mistakes a mom or dad (grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, cousin, etc…) can make is to fail to take personal responsibility for their poor decisions as it affects the family. In some strange way, many adults believe that if they don’t... Read more
Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Depressed people, like all of us, are aware of kindness and love that is willing to sacrifice. Love always leaves its mark. As a result, depressed people who do best are cushioned by persevering love. Edward Welch We were standing in the church hallway after Sunday services when my good friend Jesse walked up... Read more
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 As we step ever closer to election day here in the United States, it seems as though everyone is feeling the stress of the unknown outcomes that will take place. Individuals on either side of the ballot box are facing potentially momentous changes. Thus, the question of the day (and every day) is this – where do I find my joy? For the election outcome will... Read more
The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. Isaiah 50: 4 We get up every morning and act upon what is to come, and because what is to come is sure, we know that our labor in God’s name in never in vain. So we wait and act. We wait and work. We wait... Read more
I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. Psalm 31: 7 It is beyond the realm of possibilities that one has the ability to out give God. Even if I give the whole of my worth to Him, He will find a way to give back to me much more than I gave. Charles Spurgeon When I bowed my knee in prayer to... Read more
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with gratitude. 1 Timothy 4: 4 “The spigot of blessing will always, at some point, run dry. It is simply false teaching to say otherwise. God does bless those who obey him, but not always with such blessing as many erroneously teach. His ultimate desire is that we know him. It is a scanty “knowing” that comes by blessing alone.” Michael Phillips... Read more
Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you. You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my... Read more
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