The world may seem like a dark place. I was discussing this with a friend this past week. It seems that good is being called evil and evil is being called good by many in our society. The prophet Isaiah said this in Isaiah 5:20: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, …
Our thoughts are very powerful. They will determine our attitudes, productivity and shape how we treat others. Our thoughts don’t automatically go to what is godly. If allowed to go on their own, we will struggle with discouragement and thoughts that bring guilt and shame. Paul wrote the verse below from prison. If we can …
Sometimes we try to be perfect in prayer. We mistake faith with performance. We don’t pray because we don’t have the right words to say. Talk to God, tell Him what’s on your mind and in your heart. Share your gratitude, your needs. We need to be real. We need to be authentic. “For prayer …
John MacArthur has said, “You are the only Bible some unbelievers will ever read.” May we all remember this throughout the day as we encounter people at work, school and in the marketplace. Walk in the knowledge of the Truth. Don’t look past people, instead show compassion and interest. None of us are perfect and …
When a person inflicts emotional pain upon us it’s only natural to feel that wound for days, even weeks. But we must be careful. Pain can grow into bitterness quickly. Bitterness then proceeds to rob us of joy and peace. The bitterness, and the person who caused it, begins to consume us. Identify, as quickly …
We have access to wisdom, discernment, strength and peace…and much more. When we trust in Christ and follow Him, we can ask and He will give. Is your day getting off to a less than stellar start? Ask for help! Receive what God has for you through the Spirit who lives within you. “…the One …
The word “edification” isn’t used very often in conversation. As you probably know, the word means to “build up” or “enlighten.” Who can we build up and enlighten today in our interactions with others? “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”(Romans 14:19) “We become strong when …
This is not a discipline that I have perfected but I have, for the most part, learned that trusting God one day at a time and surrendering my will to His will each day is a very good way to live my life. He is faithful. “God won’t light your second step until you have …
Our stories are still being written. We may have our own personal plans, but God has a better one. He uses our losses and wins, our disappointments and achievements, our struggles and small victories and the pain and healing to write our story. When we go against the grain our lives are filled with roughness …
Give a smile, give a word of encouragement, give your employer a great effort, give your family time/love today. There are so many ways to give…be creative. You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.(Unknown) Jesus said this: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken …