Blessed Through Connection

When Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the Lord blessed him. He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow.  Genesis 26:12-13 NLT Many times in life people take baggage from one experience to another. They were mistreated over there so they are extremely … Continue reading Blessed Through Connection

Just Trust God

When the men who lived there asked Isaac about his wife, Rebekah, he said, “She is my sister.” He was afraid to say, “She is my wife.” He thought, “They will kill me to get her, because she is so beautiful.” Genesis 26:7 NLT If you asked the question, ‘What is your greatest fear?” You … Continue reading Just Trust God

When God Knows You

Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I hereby confirm that I will give all these lands to you and your descendants, just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. Genesis 26:3 NLT There are so many stories that people share about their experiences in … Continue reading When God Knows You

Don’t Fear the Famine

A severe famine now struck the land, as had happened before in Abraham’s time. So Isaac moved to Gerar, where Abimelech, king of the Philistines, lived.. Genesis 26:1 NLT Today, in the United States, we observe  July 4th.  For most people, today is a holiday. There are many people who moved from another country to … Continue reading Don’t Fear the Famine

He Who Waters

The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown]. Proverbs 11:25 AMP This scripture reminds me of a young man that I know. He has a heart for helping others. If you need help, he would do all … Continue reading He Who Waters

Reject Evil Behavior

For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. James 3:16 NLT People go through life hoping that the people they associate and interact with will consider them people of value. I don’t believe that anyone intentionally goes about saying, “I want people to hate me.” … Continue reading Reject Evil Behavior

Living Unselfishly

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:4 NLT Children learn to lookout for themselves very early in life. One of the first words they learn is mine; and they use that word quite frequently. If you pick up their toy, they will come to get … Continue reading Living Unselfishly

Examine Their Motives

But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel replied, “You may have no part in this work. We alone will build the Temple for the Lord, the God of Israel, just as King Cyrus of Persia commanded us.” Ezra 4:3 NLT When you are a child, parents take the time to teach you good … Continue reading Examine Their Motives

God Fights For You

 You have seen everything that God has done to these nations because of you. He did it because he’s God, your God. He fought for you. Joshua 23:3 MSG There are times in life when people love to take credit for what they have done. Many have worked hard to make their dreams a reality. But even in … Continue reading God Fights For You