In the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians, through the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, Paul shares much about what love is, and what it isn’t. As followers of Christ, we need to take the love of Christ with us in our family conversations, in the workplace, in discussions about politics and when we are stuck …
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”(Psalms 119:11) Notice that the psalmists didn’t say, “I’ve kept your word in my head.” We need to meditate on God’s word, with the help of the Holy Spirit, and hide it in our hearts. Jesus said, “A good man brings …
Disappointments come to all of us in many ways; friendships, family and in the work place. Our disappointments in life could be God’s appointments. When we submit to Him and trust His wisdom we learn and grow in seasons of disappointment. This is not easy. It’s usually best seen in the rear view mirror. “In …
Whatever you are facing today, whoever you are meeting with or talking to, whatever struggle you are going through, may the peace of Christ be with you. Ask for peace, ask for wisdom and ask for strength. “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or …
Someone once said, “Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into but hard to get out of.” Many times, we need assistance to help us get out of a negative situation. We can call on God. Many times He answers prayer through another person. Pray and be watchful. “God is our refuge …
If you are anything like me, you’ve made your share of mistakes. Some of them, to us, seem small, some are large and shameful. The enemy wants us to hang all of those mistakes on us every day. Even though we’ve already confessed them to God, the enemy wants us to constantly think about our …
Don’t allow the discouraging news, the negative co-worker or the heartbreaking family situation or medical report cause you to lose heart. God is still with you. He continues to love you and listen to your prayers. Discouraging circumstances will change…perhaps in your lifetime and definitely in the next. You are a child of the King. …
Do you fear aging? Or, perhaps, do you have a fear of your parents aging? God’s promises are true, no matter our age. Trusting Him is the answer. “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; …
God is always with us. He is with us when we celebrate. He is with us in the dark valley. He gives wisdom and teaches us through His Word. We are not alone. “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”(2 Timothy 1:7) “I don’t …
You will encounter someone today who needs to be encouraged. How do I know that? Everyone needs encouragement! “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”(Leo …