Feb 29
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) The reason we can be courageous is because God goes with us “wherever we go“. The reason we don’t have to be “terrified” is because He is right […]
Feb 28
“Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people…” Hebrews 9:27-28 (NIV) Most of us have heard the saying, “nothing is certain except death and taxes”. Death is one of those issues that we try to avoid […]
Feb 27
“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 suggested prayers endorsed by God. It’s almost as if He is telling us, “hey, check out these prayers. You guys need to direct […]
Feb 24
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves” Romans 12:10 (NIV) Being devoted to something is simply being loyal by giving of your time, affection and resources. Many people today are devoted to certain restaurants, television programs and even their cell phones! There’s nothing wrong with any of that, but […]
Feb 23
“Repent and turn to God so…that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” Acts 3:19 (NIV) The word “repent” here means to change your mind and purpose. Today’s verse is urging us to turn from living just for ourselves and our own methods of self-gratification. And turn to God and His principles of living. […]
Feb 22
“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps” Proverbs 14:15 (NIV) I grew up as a golfer. I spent a lot of time learning and practicing the game. I was very good. Often, what happens to good golfers is they are asked for tips from the less competent players. I […]
Feb 21
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (NIV) The shepherd had a really tough job back in those days. He had to lead his sheep, and protect his sheep. This was all day, out in the hot sun. […]
Feb 16
The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!” Proverbs 26:13 We need to ask ourselves when we choose not to do something, “is this an excuse or a legitimate reason?” I do catch myself doing some mental gymnastics to convince myself not to do something that […]
Feb 15
Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body 1 Corinthians 12:15 (NIV) The Apostle Paul is writing this to a group of people who had a tendency to compare themselves to […]
Feb 14
“…God loves a cheerful giver. And He is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good deed” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 We have a natural tendency to go throughout our day with thoughts of our own “needs […]