Aug 27
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” Psalm 51:10 (NIV) David is asking God to create or make something. He isn’t asking God to just help him to be pure (good, right, clean living and thinking). We can’t be pure on our own. He has to create that in us, because we can’t. When I […]
Aug 25
“Timothy, I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers” 2 Timothy 1:3 NLT The writer of this letter, Paul, prayed for his best friend Timothy, every day. I know Paul spent more time talking to God than most […]
Aug 22
“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 it’s like […]
Aug 20
“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps” Proverbs 14:15 (NIV) At times it seems that we just go through our “day to day” and go along with the crowd, or float through our routines. God cares about our daily grind, and He wants to weave into it! A basketball […]
Aug 18
“To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace FROM God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord” 2 Timothy 1:2 Paul is writing to his very close friend, Timothy. He wishes him some pretty major stuff. Grace, mercy, and peace. It’s easy to read right over this verse to get to […]
Aug 15
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” 2Corinthians 9:6 (NIV) It only makes sense that if we sprinkle just a few seeds (‘sow’), then we can only harvest (‘reap’) a small amount. On the other hand, if we throw out a bunch of seeds, […]
Aug 13
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” Hebrews 10:24 (NIV) I was always fascinated with cowboys on TV when I was a little kid. I had no idea all the equipment they wore had a purpose, I just knew they wore it and it was so cool! […]
Aug 11
“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 enough time learning the game and practicing. I was very good. Now, what happens to good golfers is they are always asked for tips from the less competent players. I didn’t […]
Aug 8
A storm came up, and the waves broke over the boat…Jesus was sleeping… The scared disciples woke Him…He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,“Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:37-39 (NIV) I’m sure that the worried disciples were wondering how Jesus could sleep […]
Aug 6
“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 something […]