Redirect Your Focus!

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, Philippians 1:3-4 NLT. People love to think about those who bring joy into their lives. Sometimes, these people are not famous or notable but there is something about them that draws … Continue reading Redirect Your Focus!

Grace and Peace

Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2 AMP. There are people who claim that they had a life changing experience. So the people around them look for evidence of change and see nothing. They behave the same way; they say the … Continue reading Grace and Peace

Driven by Passion

Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. Acts 6:8 NLT It’s sometimes difficult to tell how an experience will impact your life. You enter the experience with anxiety because you have no idea how things will turn out in the end. Then you are pleasantly … Continue reading Driven by Passion

God’s Call Brings Change

While they were worshiping as priests before the Lord in prayer and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “I have called Barnabas and Saul to do an important work for me. Now, release them to go and fulfill it.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid hands on them and sent them off. Acts 13:2-3 TPT In these … Continue reading God’s Call Brings Change

Sent by God

Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!” Judges 6:14 NLT Have you ever been in a situation that invoked fear in you? You are like a prisoner, afraid to go out. You stay at home with the curtains drawn and … Continue reading Sent by God

Obey Without Delay

The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” Jonah 1:1-2 NLT When your children are very small, they are always eager to do things around the house. If you are making the … Continue reading Obey Without Delay

Called by God

The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 NLT It’s always amazing when children do exceptional things: children with above average natural abilities. Their abilities allow them to achieve mastery … Continue reading Called by God

Think Carefully

So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 TPT In every life, there are precious items. Things that are valuable require special protection. So you don't have to … Continue reading Think Carefully

Empowered by Grace

But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].” James 4:6 … Continue reading Empowered by Grace

Pursue Peace

So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. Romans 14:19 AMP Peace! What is peace? The dictionary has a variety of definitions for peace. If you are in emotional turmoil then peace is freedom from disquieting or … Continue reading Pursue Peace