Raising The Bar…

Titus 2: 11-14 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.  It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope ~...
The Amazing Handiwork Of God

The Amazing Handiwork Of God

Psalm 19:1,  “The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” I have always absolutely loved Autumn!  I love to decorate for the season.  I love the colors of the trees!  My favorite Fall is when the air gets crisp...
Who Has Time For All Of This Waiting…

Who Has Time For All Of This Waiting…

Psalm 27:14,  “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait I say, on the Lord!” There isn’t a Christian in this world who doesn’t occasionally get to the point when waiting becomes a more daunting task than they feel they can...
It’s Never Hopeless …

It’s Never Hopeless …

2 Samuel 22:3,  “The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior,” If you are ever looking for an example of someone who wholeheartedly trusted God, David is your man!  He didn’t wait for...
Take Just A Little More Time…

Take Just A Little More Time…

1 Chronicles 22: 12-13 “Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.  Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord...
Share Some Love and Kindness…

Share Some Love and Kindness…

John 13:35 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” My word, the world is so full of hate and anger these days!  It is out of control!  We must start being the difference!  We must pray for God to fill us so full...
Wait For The Whisper…

Wait For The Whisper…

1 Kings 19: 11-13,  And He said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.”  And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind.  And after the wind an...
Is There Anything You Can Actually Control?

Is There Anything You Can Actually Control?

Galatians 5:22-23,  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, against such there is no law. There’s so much in life that happens in life that we have no control over. I actually made a...
This Is What He Really Wants…

This Is What He Really Wants…

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...
Are You Ready & Excited For Harvest Time?

Are You Ready & Excited For Harvest Time?

Luke 10:2, Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” It is Autumn here in the United States and that is typically considered harvest time for...
Don’t Underestimate God’s Plans For Your Life

Don’t Underestimate God’s Plans For Your Life

1 Samuel 16:11-13,  So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”  “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered.  “He is tending the sheep.”  Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”  So he sent for him ad had him brought in.  He...
Changing Seasons…

Changing Seasons…

Ecclesiastes 3:1,  There is a time for everything, and a season for every 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...
Are You Thirsty?

Are You Thirsty?

Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”   Have you ever been dehydrated?  I had a doctor once tell me that the moment you get thirsty it’s a sign that your body feels dehydrated.  Thirst is your built-in...
You Can Do It!  Start Today!

You Can Do It! Start Today!

1 Corinthians 9: 25-27 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.  So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.  But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest...