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And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? Luke 12: 25-26 (ESV) In general, anxiety is caused by allowing our mind to focus on one thing Read more

For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.  Galatians 5:17 (NAS) In the war between our flesh and the Spirit of God who resides within us, the temptation to rely Read more

Thus says the LORD, “I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest.”   Jeremiah 2: 2- 3a (ESV) Do you remember the first joy of your salvation? The overwhelming realization of Read more

In peace will I both lie down and sleep, For Thou alone, O LORD, dost make me to dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8 (NAS) What a sweet way to end every day – lying down in calm contentment and sleeping peacefully in the serenity of trusting the Lord. We have no power of our own to Read more

And all of you, clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.  1 Peter 5:5b (NAS) Humility may not be the most sought offer character quality, but it is an essential virtue for God’s people, and one continually modeled by Jesus Himself. He humbled Read more

Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. 1 Chronicles 16:11 The word translated “seek” here, means to chase after or persistently pursue with heart, mind, and spirit. Relinquishing self-sufficiency and independence, we actively search for His presence (“face”), and depend upon His unlimited strength to enable us to meet all of life’s challenges. To Read more

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.  Psalm 51:10 (NAS) This is part of King David’s prayer after he is confronted with his sin of adultery with Bathsheba. Notice that he does not simply ask God to forgive him. David recognizes the depth of his sin and implores God Read more

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.    John 14:27 (NAS) Peace- world peace, green peace, make peace, peace and quiet, peace of mind, inner peace. It would be fair to say Read more

So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. Many more believed because of His word;   John 4:40-41a (NAS) Not all the Samaritans believed Jesus was the Messiah based on the woman’s testimony, but they were interested enough to go see Him for themselves Read more

From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman.   John 4:39a (NAS) Jesus has given the Samaritan woman new life, living water so she will never thirst again, and what is her response? She hurries back to the city (Sychar) calling out, “Come and see!”, telling everyone what Read more