For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.   Ephesians 2:10 (NAS) Do you think of yourself first and foremost as God’s workmanship? What a life-giving truth! You are chosen. The Lord of all creation loves you and chose you to be His own.… Read more

This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope.  The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness.    Lamentations 3: 21-23 (NAS) As you read these verses, what impresses you most about God’s character? Think about the last time you were disappointed in yourself;… Read more

Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Galatians 1:3 (NAS) What a beautiful way to start each day-conscious that the favor and lovingkindness of God Himself is bestowed on us! We don’t deserve it, but He gives it in unending measure. The gift of grace is free to us,… Read more

For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.  2 Corinthians 4:6 (NAS) In this Scripture, Paul focuses on the three main themes valued by the cultures he is… Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.     Romans 15:13 (HCSB) Our God is the God of hope. Hope, in Scripture, is absolute confidence in God’s promises, rooted in past events and… Read more

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High; And call upon me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.  Psalm 50: 14-15 (NAS) When life is frightening and seems dark, what is your first response? When circumstances become difficult or painful, it… Read more

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.    Ephesians 2:10 (NAS) Think about where you are in life. Now compare that to where you might be if you had always sought God’s direction- in big things and small ones. When we… Read more

For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD!       Psalm 117:2 (NAS) God shows His kindness in His actions toward people who have no claim on it. It is a fruit of the Spirit- a quality that comes from God as a result of love. His kindness compels… Read more

Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”   John 8:12 (CSB) Everyone loves a fairytale.   There is always a villain who is defeated by a hero representing all things good and pure.  I believe we connect with… Read more

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the Word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 (NAS) For all flesh is like grass, and its glory like the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls off, But the Word of the Lord endures forever. 1 Peter 1:24 -25 (NAS) Opinions and trends change… Read more