Let Go & See God Do What Only He Can Do

Let Go & See God Do What Only He Can Do

John 6: 5-13,  Lifting up His eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?”  He said this to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.  Philip...
According To Your Faith…

According To Your Faith…

Mark 6:5-6,  He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. Oh no!  I would never want that said of me, and yet I know there have been times throughout my life when I haven’t had the...
Praying With Confidence

Praying With Confidence

Acts 12: 1-5 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them.  He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.  When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize...
He Is Still There & Still The Same!

He Is Still There & Still The Same!

Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Regardless of what is going on in the world, you don’t have to be shaken. Keep your focus on God and trust Him with your whole heart. He is faithful. Have you ever heard of a...
Don’t Push Him Away…

Don’t Push Him Away…

James 4:8  Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. When storms and struggles and terribly dark seasons of life strike, what is your response? I can remember getting so angry with God years ago because I thought He should have just fixed what was going on...
Are You Open To Something Better?

Are You Open To Something Better?

Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when...
How Close Do You Want To Be To Him?

How Close Do You Want To Be To Him?

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.    He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.    He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness    For His names’s sake. Even though I walk...
His Heart Knows & Understands ~ Rest in Him

His Heart Knows & Understands ~ Rest in Him

John 14:27  “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Once you have experienced His peace and His presence, you know you don’t ever want to live...
Is There A Giant You’re Facing

Is There A Giant You’re Facing

1 Samuel 17: 45-51,  Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin.  But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.  This day the Lord will deliver you into...
You Matter!

You Matter!

Jeremiah 23:23,  “Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away?” The Lord our God is an active God, He is a jealous God, and He is the God who loves you and wants a close relationship with you.  Ok, so, how many times have you read that or heard that,...
Faith In Who He Is Produces Joy

Faith In Who He Is Produces Joy

James 1:5-8, My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.  But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him...
If Only We Could See The Whole Picture…

If Only We Could See The Whole Picture…

Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Being still isn’t something that comes naturally to most of us, especially if something is wrong or you are going through “one of THOSE seasons.  When...
Today Is Not The Day to Give Up… Hold On!

Today Is Not The Day to Give Up… Hold On!

Psalm 37:34,  “Hope in the Lord and keep His way.  He will exalt you to inherit the land;” Don’t lose hope!  Keep striving for what you know God wants to do in your life!  Remember Jeremiah 29:11-13,  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the...
He Sees It All & He’s Got Your Back

He Sees It All & He’s Got Your Back

Genesis 16:13-14,  She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her:  “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”  That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roy (“well of the one who lives and sees”); it is still...
You Have Been Drafted!

You Have Been Drafted!

Ephesians 6:12-13 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.  Therefore, take up the whole armor of...