Jun 3
“a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time” Titus 1:2 (NIV) The American definition of the word ‘hope’ is an uncertainty that something a person desires will happen or not. The actual biblical translation of the word for ‘hope’ is […]
Jun 2
“The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.” (NIV) I’m not exactly sure what Paul meant by this verse, but I do have an understanding about ‘grace’. ‘Grace’ reminds me of the word “room”. Room to grow. Room to make mistakes, learn from them and start over. Room to sin, confess it and […]
Jun 1
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13, NIV) Memorial Day honors all those who have given their lives in service for our country. As we remember what these brave men and women did, let’s honor the gift they have given us by choosing to […]
May 28
“For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there” (James 3:16, NKJV) All throughout scripture, God commands us to love. In fact, 1 Corinthians tells us that love is the greatest thing. Do you realize that we are protected when we walk in love? When we are selfish or self-seeking, the […]
May 27
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 say […]
May 26
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2 (NKJV) It’s so important to make sure our thoughts are becoming more and more like God’s thoughts. Just like a computer program, whatever you allow into your mind is what will come out in your attitude and […]
May 25
You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 2 Timothy 3:10 (Today’s NIV) As Paul begins his famous final charge to his close friend Timothy, he prefaces it with how well Timothy knows him; his ‘way of life’, his ‘purpose’. How would your closest friend, spouse or […]
May 24
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 1:2, NKJV) Many people today are living in “survival mode.” If they can just make it through the day, they’ve accomplished their goal. And, there are times when circumstances can seem overwhelming. But God […]
May 21
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May 21
There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves… without self-control… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God 2 Timothy 3:1-4 (NIV) Our minds seem to always go to; “what can I do that will be fun and make me feel good”. Believe me, I desire fun, but […]