Oct 27
“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act” Proverbs 3:27 (NIV) We don’t always have time to stop our busy schedules to hop on a plane to Kenya and help construct a bridge. But we always have time to give those around us some words of encouragement. […]
Oct 24
“He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power” Isaiah 40:29 (NASB) All our lives we are taught to be strong, independently self-sufficient, and know as much as possible so we don’t appear weak in any way. It’s worse for men. Maybe that’s why a man, in the pre-GPS days, would drive around lost […]
Oct 23
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart” Colossians 4:2 (NLT) Devoting to something is a lot more than just doing it. Being devoted to a sport, cause, or person has focused passion behind it. God knows that prayer, talking to Him, is critical to our fulfillment in life. So He is basically challenging us to […]
Oct 16
“Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time” Matthew 28:20 (God’s Word Translation) Leading up to these last words of Jesus recorded in the Book of Matthew, He went through a horrible time of torcher, mocking and an ugly crucifixion. They put Him […]
Oct 15
“They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. After the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city” Acts 14:19-20 (NIV) Paul was speaking and ministering to the people in Lystra. The fickle crowd went from wanting to worship Paul, to being persuaded to […]
Oct 13
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) This is my favorite verse in the Bible. Paul is sitting in a smelly and damp prison, writing his final words to his best friend, Timothy. He’s reflecting back on his life and can truly proclaim that […]
Oct 10
“The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty, and armed with strength” Psalm 93:1 (NIV) Brainyquote.com defines the word “reign”; royal authority; supreme power; sovereignty; rule; dominion. There is an old saying, “big God, small problems. Small God, big problems.” How we view God will effect how we deal with hardships. How we view God also effects […]
Oct 7
“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God” Genesis 6:9 (NIV) When I was first married I tried to think of creative dates to take my new bride on. If I couldn’t think of anything, there was always going to a good movie. I remember her […]
Oct 3
“See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” Psalm 139:24 (NIV) Sometimes we can be completely unaware of bad habits or offensive actions that have crept into our routine. We just go along our way of living in need of someone to point out flaws that socially […]
Oct 1
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him” Nahum 1:7 (NIV) Nahum was a prophet, preacher of truth, back in the Old Testament days. His name means “comfort, consolation”, which is symbolic of the message he proclaimed. His intent was to comfort and console the afflicted people of […]