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

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