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Share in the suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.  No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.    2 Timothy 2:3-4  ESV As a follower of Christ, I am not guaranteed a life without suffering.  In fact, in a dark world that is opposed to Christ, I can Read more

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.  If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.  If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God Read more

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.  And be thankful.    Colossians 3:15 ESV Are there things you are thinking about today that are stealing joy from your life?  The news?  Financial concerns? Social media? Health worries?  God has given us the solution to a lack of joy- gratitude.  This Read more

 Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”  When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.  John Read more

I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To Thee, O LORD, I will sing praises.  Psalm 101:1 NAS Every day that we open our eyes is a gift from God! His steadfast love keeps us and protects us. When we start every morning with praises to Him, we arm ourselves with His Spirit. Start your day Read more

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.   Romans 12:15 (NIV) As Christians, we are meant to share in both the joy and sorrow of others, creating a loving and supportive community. We celebrate their accomplishments and blessings without envy or jealousy and extend compassion and empathy during difficult times.  Reflect on the past few Read more

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.  Colossians 3:13 (NIV) As followers of Christ, we are called to extend patience and compassion to others, even as we navigate difficult relationships. When hurtful words or actions are directed at you, they can Read more

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.   Rom 12:12 (NIV) How do you have joy, patience, and faith when your world seems to be falling apart?  In this life, we all experience tribulation. The burdens are heavy and sometimes we feel like we are in an unrelenting storm. We pray for God to solve Read more

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with jewels.  Is 61:10 (NIV) This verse is full and rich Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 (CSB)  What is your heart filled with today? Are you hurting, or confused and afraid? Does peace seem far from you? This verse is Read more