Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.  Psalm 23:5  (NAS) Every morning when you open your eyes, you awaken to the power and presence of Jesus. He is alive and real, and in Him you have life. The beating of your… Read more

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are.  1 John 3:1a   (NAS) The apostle John invites us to take notice of the great favor God has granted us to call us His own. The blessing does not come by our own nature… Read more

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.   Acts 1:8 (NIV) The moment we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we enter into a covenant relationship with Him. Jesus’ promises to us include… Read more

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.  Galatians 5:13 (NIV) An imperative for Christians, that we see modeled by Christ, is serving one another in love. Christ humbly demonstrated this attribute throughout His life, but none… Read more

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.   Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) This Scripture, written by Paul to the church in Ephesus, still applies to us today. As Christians, we are to speak with… Read more

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands.   2 John 1:6 (NIV) As children of God, we are called to walk in faith and obedience to our Lord. His ways are better than our ways. We can trust Him, even when His way seems unclear. The Bible is filled with examples of… Read more

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.   Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) As Christ followers, we are to use our God-given gifts and talents to contribute… Read more

Share in the suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.  No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.    2 Timothy 2:3-4  ESV As a follower of Christ, I am not guaranteed a life without suffering.  In fact, in a dark world that is opposed to Christ, I can… Read more

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.  If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.  If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God… Read more

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.  And be thankful.    Colossians 3:15 ESV Are there things you are thinking about today that are stealing joy from your life?  The news?  Financial concerns? Social media? Health worries?  God has given us the solution to a lack of joy- gratitude.  This… Read more