There HE Is!!!

There HE Is!!!

Luke 10:38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. We don’t know if Martha and Mary had known Jesus since they were little kids, but they are quite obviously friends.  Mary, Martha, and Lazarus...
It Is Just A Season…

It Is Just A Season…

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. In some states, it is very easy to discern the seasons.  Growing up in Northern Michigan, there was no mistaking when the seasons changed; Fall was beautiful with the vibrant...
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...
Don’t Settle For Where You Are

Don’t Settle For Where You Are

Luke 11:1,  Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Are you satisfied with your prayer life or are you feeling as though your prayers are just bouncing...
Trust Him To Guide You

Trust Him To Guide You

Job 23:10, But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Let’s face it, there are times when we all look at what is going on in our lives and wonder why on earth God would allow it or take us through it. Thinking back on the week...
Set Your Mind To Follow Him

Set Your Mind To Follow Him

Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh that they had such a mind as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever! The Israelites had a habit of doing really well following God and then they would turn to...
Are You Listening and Seeking His Face

Are You Listening and Seeking His Face

Job 38:1,  Then God answered Job out of the storm: I find when I am reading the book of Job I often find myself wondering and concerned about how long his suffering lasted.  Was it weeks, months ~ a year…. How long did that poor man not only suffer but have to...
Choose The Right Path…

Choose The Right Path…

Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you. Do you have someone that has wronged you either by what they are saying or maybe things they have done?  Are you just about fed up with trying to deal with them and feel like you would...
Look For The Little Things…

Look For The Little Things…

Numbers 6: 24, “The Lord bless you and keep you;” As you go into this weekend my prayer is that you will see the blessings God may send your way.  Even in the darkest storms, you can find little things that He does to remind you that He is still there.  It may appear...
Set Your Mind To Follow Him

If You Give Up Now ~ What Are You Going To Miss?

Psalm 42:11, “My soul, why are you so downcast?  Why are you groaning inside me?  Hope in God, since I will praise Him again for being my Savior and God.”   Psalm 42 is an awesome reminder that when you feel absolutely swept away with everything in life that you must...
It May Be Time For a Sneak Attack!

It May Be Time For a Sneak Attack!

Psalm 62:1,  “Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.” Do you truly wait silently?  I know I have times when I must sound like a little kid with the “are we there yet attitude”.  Do you ever find yourself asking if you can just...
The Power of Your Thoughts and Words

The Power of Your Thoughts and Words

Psalm 19:14,  “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” We all know that our words are so important.  Every day you have the opportunity to speak life to those around you. ...
Believe That If He Called You To It ~ You Can Do It

Believe That If He Called You To It ~ You Can Do It

1 Samuel 16:7,  But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him.  For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”   God knows your...