For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.  Galatians 1:10  (NAS) Your calling from God is a part of your unique journey of faith. There are times when walking in… Read more

“He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.”  John 14:21 (NASB) This one verse is packed with enough promise to be life-changing. We would like to say… Read more

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.   1Peter 5:7 (NIV) We all face troubling times in life. Difficult situations arise that we often react to with anxiety and stress. But Peter reminds us that there is a better way to respond. We can cast our concerns onto Jesus. To cast something means… Read more

Lead me in Thy truth and teach me, For Thou art the God of my salvation; For Thee I wait all the day.     Psalm 25:5 (NAS) David’s prayer is a model for every believer seeking a closer walk with God. He acknowledges God’s power and mercy, asks for His guidance and truth, and declares his willingness… Read more

“I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me for I have redeemed you.”   Isaiah 44:22 (NIV) Yes, you messed up. Yesterday, the day before, or five years ago. We all do. We are only human, and we are far from perfect. But we have a Savior… Read more

Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.    2Corinthians 9:7 (NAS) God has a lot to say about giving, throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Have you ever wondered why? He certainly doesn’t need our money, and maybe we think… Read more

For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works,  And my soul knows it very well.   Psalm 139:13-14 (NASB) Have you ever really thought about the fact that God created you? The psalmist is… Read more

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.”                                                                                                              Hebrews 13:5 (NASB) A friend asked me recently what I would do if I won the lottery (which would be tricky… Read more

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”     Jeremiah 1:5 (NAS) For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.   Romans 11:29 (NAS) We often associate the word “calling” with occupations in ministry such as pastor, missionary,… Read more

“But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him,” ‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”  Immediately the father of the child cried out and said,” I believe; help my unbelief!”    Mark 9:22b-24  (ESV) In this narrative, a father asks Jesus to heal his child,… Read more