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And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.  He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.  He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall… Read more

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.  Day to day pours out speech,  and night to night reveals knowledge.    Psalm 19:1-2 ESV Have you ever heard the phrase “you find what you are looking for”?  I would love to say that I am constantly on the lookout for God’s goodness… Read more

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”    Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) During the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, God’s people realized how much their sin had… Read more

 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.  Proverbs 17:22  (HCSB) This verse speaks to us today just as it did centuries ago. Medical and psychological studies have shown the effects a positive and encouraging outlook have on our physical and mental health. The Lord knows that the way we navigate… Read more

For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor, a lifetime. Weeping may spend the night, but there is joy in the morning.”    Psalm 30:5 (HCSB) Why do feelings of anxiety, distress, and loss seem to be worse at night? Maybe our busy lives keep our minds occupied during the day, but when we finally lie… Read more

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.   Rom 15:13 (NIV) Is your heart full of hope today, or do you feel depleted and empty? The feeling of hopelessness usually arises… Read more

You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.   Ps 16:11 (HCSB) There is a difference between happiness and joy.  Happiness depends on our current circumstances. Joy on the other hand, has a much deeper, long-lasting meaning. Joy is found when we dwell in the… Read more

“But only a few things are necessary, really only one, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”  Luke 10:42 (NAS) Truthfully speaking, this verse may annoy us a bit. After all, there are many things that just have to be done, and plenty of them are your responsibility.… Read more

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  Romans 8:1 (NAS) We have all said or done things we wish we could undo, but you can’t change the past.  It is imperative to understand though, that living a life of forgiveness includes forgiving yourself. The devil would love for you to keep… Read more

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.  Galatians 5:1 (NAS) Do you sometimes find Bible verses confusing? What does it mean? How does it apply to me?  The good news is that God always wants you to understand His… Read more