Jul 28
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) As I skim through the channels on my TV, I seem to come across these infomercials about how to look better. We all seem to […]
Jul 26
“Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; for they quickly pass, and we fly away” Psalm 90:10 (NIV) This is a passage in what is considered “a prayer of Moses”. It seems to me that life goes by faster and faster as I get older. I remember, as a young child, […]
Jul 24
“Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, LORD, for I hide myself in You”Psalm 143:8-9 (NIV) The book of Psalms is filled with prayers endorsed by God. It’s almost as if He is telling us, “hey, check out these prayers. You guys need to direct them […]
Jul 21
“The LORD takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with victory” Psalm 149:4 (NIV) It seems that all of us have an internal desire to be significant in some way. We want to “be” or “do” something important. We need to feel needed. It’s amazing all the different causes people get on board […]
Jul 20
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…pray for those who mistreat you” Luke 6:27-28 (NIV) Jesus tells us to do today’s verse. Are you kidding! Was this a misprint?! “Do good to those who hate you“??? I train athletes to be faster and stronger. My philosophy is to take the athlete through […]
Jul 19
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” Philippians 2:5 (NIV) The verses that follow this one goes on to explain how Jesus was a very humble servant to others. Then in verse 2:9, it says that because of this humble attitude, God exalted Him to the highest place. His attitude determined […]
Jul 18
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position” Romans 12:16 (NIV) Music can be really enjoyable. There’s just something a blend of sounds, harmony, resonating in our ears that pleases our hearts. I was in the midst of my usual morning rush, and […]
Jul 15
“It is not those who just hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous” Romans 2:13 (NIV) Paul is basically writing to plead with the readers to not just read God’s laws, Words, and principles. But, follow what it is saying. […]
Jul 14
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” Proverbs 3:6 (NKJV) Back when I was younger, hitchhiking was much more acceptable. People would set out walking, hoping to be picked up for at least a portion toward their destination. In a sense, Jesus is like that. He is walking and longing […]
Jul 13
“I will confess my wrongdoings. And You forgive the guilt of my sin” Psalm 32:5 I can clearly recall an incident that happened when I was a little ten year old boy. My friends and I were playing basketball in a neighbors driveway. The ball took a bad bounce and hit the antenna of their parked car. The […]