I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself.” Philippians 4:10-11 CSB Are you content with your… Read more

“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot.  Would that you were either cold or hot!  So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth.”  Revelation 3:15-16 This is a “chilling” rebuke.  Am I guilty of being lukewarm today?  Have I lost the excitement of running to Jesus to… Read more

But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary.  Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”           Luke 10:41-42 Do you feel like Martha in the midst of this Christmas season?  It is easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious during this… Read more

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.  But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may be glad when His glory is revealed.  1 Peter 4:12-13 ESV God uses our brokenness to mature us and bring us… Read more

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.  Ephesians 6:13 ESV Are you dressed for battle today?  We can easily feel overwhelmed by the evil that we observe in our world, but we have been given the equipment that… Read more

And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.   Isaiah 30:21 ESV This is a word that Isaiah gave to Israel, but it is a promise for us as well.  God speaks to us through His… Read more

Come to Me, all you who labor and burden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV) These verses… Read more

Call upon Me on the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor Me. Psalm 50:15 (NIV) Worrying about future events can add unnecessary stress to your life, so you should go about your life today, looking to the Lord for direction in all things.  When you worry, you lose the ability to witness… Read more

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) In the Greek, Abba means daddy. As… Read more

Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 (NIV) Live in the moment because God is working in your life right now!  Worrying about your future distracts you from what you need to do today for the Lord and also robs you… Read more