Paul began each letter he wrote with a greeting. They were not carbon copies but letters that conveyed the passion in his life. Many times you might be tempted to say, let me skip over the introduction. After all, how many ways can you say, Grace and Peace my brothers. But as you look into … Continue reading God’s Wonderful Grace
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Learn To Do Good
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17 NLT Isaiah the prophet had a vision from God. As the new prophet on the block, I’m sure he wanted a good and pleasant message like, "God will chase your enemies from your … Continue reading Learn To Do Good
Leading By Example
Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire community of Israel, and he lifted his hands in prayer. 2 Chronicles 6:12 NLT "St. Therese of Lisieux said, “Prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, … Continue reading Leading By Example
Move Closer
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8 NLT When you care for someone, you want to keep the individual close. When parents are in a crowd with their small children, they … Continue reading Move Closer
Happy New Year!
Yesterday we said goodbye to 2020 and today we welcome 2021. We have no idea what 2021 holds but the God who holds the future guides our lives. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor … Continue reading Happy New Year!
I Will Praise the Lord!
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT I wonder, what made the Apostle Paul include this comment in this letter to the church? It is definitely a good practice to be thankful and show gratitude. Most people find it easy to … Continue reading I Will Praise the Lord!
God Favored Mary!
At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. Luke 1:41-42 NLT There are times in life when you can encounter someone with a … Continue reading God Favored Mary!
Follow the Sign
All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’). Isaiah 7:14 NLT In life people are always looking for signs. I’m sure people who lived one hundred years ago, … Continue reading Follow the Sign
A Proud Heart
There is a story about two trees during the autumn season. One was an evergreen tree and the other a deciduous tree. When the evergreen tree realized that he retained all his leaves, the evergreen tree became puffed up with pride. He made fun of the deciduous tree because he had no leaves. The deciduous tree tried … Continue reading A Proud Heart
Examine My Heart
Lord, you can scrutinize me. Refine my heart and probe my every thought. Put me to the test and you’ll find it’s true. Psalms 26:2 TPT In this Psalm David has a request. He is asking God to take a close look at him. When you look closely at something, you see things other people … Continue reading Examine My Heart
Victory Walk 