You Are Chosen…

You Are Chosen…

1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” We, as Christians (Ambassadors for Jesus), need to start walking,...
It Is God Who Qualifies…

It Is God Who Qualifies…

Amos 1:1,  The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa ~ the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziaih was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash, was king of Israel.   Amos, a shepherd who was willing to follow God and do...
There’s So Much More…

There’s So Much More…

Psalm 119:18,  “Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.”   No matter how many times you read God’s Word, there’s more to learn!  When I read my Bible, I try to not allow my mind to just glaze over reading something so familiar. ...
Is He Calling You Back To Something

Is He Calling You Back To Something

Luke 5:4-7, When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”   But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net.” ...
Opposition Comes When You’re On The Right Track

Opposition Comes When You’re On The Right Track

Nehemiah 2:17-18,  Afterwards, I said to them, “You see what a sad state we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins, with its gates burned up.  Come, let’s rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so we won’t continue in disgrace.”  I also told them of the gracious hand of my God...
Hold On…There’s a Time For Everything!

Hold On…There’s a Time For Everything!

Ecclesiastes 3:1,  There is a time for everything, and a season for eery activity under the heavens: I grew up in Northern Michigan, where the change in seasons was very distinct. I have always loved the different seasons for the different things they bring, and yet...
What Are We Missing?

What Are We Missing?

Isaiah 58:6-8,  “Here is the sort of fast I want ~ releasing those unjustly bound, untying the cords of the yoke, letting the oppressed go free, breaking every yoke, sharing your food with the hungry, taking the homeless poor into your house, clothing the naked when...
With God You Are Stronger Than You Think!

With God You Are Stronger Than You Think!

Joshua 1:9,  “Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” It is time to stir up that ferocious faith of yours!  You may not feel as though today you have ferocious...
Life At Its Finest

Life At Its Finest

Deuteronomy 30:19-20,  “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore chose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey...
Look Him In The Eyes…

Look Him In The Eyes…

Psalm 27:8, When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”   I can remember times when I was trying to talk with my children when they were little, I would have to say, “Look at me, so I know you are listening.”  I needed their...
God’s Plans Are Sure!

God’s Plans Are Sure!

Jeremiah 29:10-13, For thus says the Lord:  After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts...
You Don’t Have To Carry It All

You Don’t Have To Carry It All

Psalm 55:22, “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Even if you don’t have something going on in your personal life that is weighing heavily on your heart, there’s plenty going on in the world that can...
Stop! Think About How Mighty Your God Is…

Stop! Think About How Mighty Your God Is…

Psalm 68: 34-35, “Ascribe strength to God;  His excellence is over Israel, And His strength is in the clouds. O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people.” Keeping God and all He has done in the...