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Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.  Philippians 2:4 (NAS) You have a busy day ahead of you. You know what your responsibilities are, and you have organized your time so that you will be as productive as possible. But your husband, your children, your coworker… Read more

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.   Matthew 5:16 (NAS) Good morning, child of God! Today will be filled with moments when you will be able to manifest the goodness of God to others. Consider the influence and… Read more

Daniel answered and said, “Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.”  Daniel 2:20 The names of God in Scripture declare His character, honor His eminence, enrich our understanding of His nature, and reveal His relationship with His people. In His names we see His supremacy and… Read more

Though a host encamp against me, my heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, in spite of this I shall be confident.   Psalm 27:3  (NAS) It is true that Christians face spiritual enemies. In fact, if you are actively serving the Lord, chances are you will come under attack. Discouragement, doubt, and depression are some… Read more

God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.  Genesis 1:4-5  (NAS) Most people would say that day comes first, and is followed by the darkness of night. In this… Read more

Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.   Matthew 11:28-29 (NAS) A yoke joins a pair of pack animals for heavy work, such as… Read more

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.    Hebrews 11:3 (NAS) Everything that is, owes its existence to a cause. If you have a house, there must have been a builder. If you have a chair,… Read more

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-3 ESV Are there times that cause you to doubt God’s love for… Read more

For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.   2 Chronicles 16:9a  NIV Do you need some strength from the Lord today?  In these verses, the prophet Hanani is chastising Judah’s King Asa for seeking help from other sources rather than seeking help from God.  How often am… Read more

Oh, what a miserable person I am!  Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?  Thank God!  The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.  So, you see how it is:  In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.  Romans… Read more