Jul 29
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me” Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) Our past choices, feelings that question God’s existence, discouragement, being treated unfairly, all can play a part of those times we […]
Jul 22
“He forgave us ALL our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; He took it away, nailing it to the cross” Colossians2:13-14 (NIV) Ever want to just start over? Ever go through a day filled with poor choices, bad thinking, or missed opportunities? […]
Jul 20
“We constantly pray for you that by His power He may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith” 2Thessalonians 1:11 (NIV) We tend to separate our “spiritual life” and our regular life. But the key to ‘fulfilled’ living is to allow the two to collide. We can let God weave into […]
Jul 9
“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?” Or, “what will make me feel good?” Believe me, I desire […]
Jul 7
“Obey your earthly masters with respect. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does” Ephesians 6:5-8 I feel like today’s verse can relate to how we deal with our bosses, coaches, parents, teachers, or anyone we work under. […]
Jul 1
“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 […]