Love Others

Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. Romans 13:10 NLT Society has a tendency to label others. It starts when children call each other names. Children will do certain things because they are children and need adults to guide them in appropriate behavior. Sometimes, it seems that adults … Continue reading Love Others

Love Covers Offences

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. Proverbs 10:12 NLT Love and hate, two words that get thrown together a lot. When young children are at play, they love each other while they are playing with different toys. When they each want the same toy, they hate each other. It’s the same … Continue reading Love Covers Offences

Loving God’s Way

The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 NLT One day as Jesus went about His work of ministry, He was stopped by a religious leader who wanted to test Him. … Continue reading Loving God’s Way

God’s Miraculous Provision

There are times in life when you meet someone who brings change into your life. The change can be either positive or negative. One day a widow woman met a man of God who brought change into her life.  There was a drought in the land and usually famine would follow. Famine is a time … Continue reading God’s Miraculous Provision

The Lord My Shield

O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. Psalm 3:1-3 NLT This was a really sad time in David's life. He faced … Continue reading The Lord My Shield

Listen to My Prayer

Then I said, “O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my … Continue reading Listen to My Prayer

Be Honorable

There was a man named Jabez who was more honorable than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.   1 Chronicles … Continue reading Be Honorable

Saturated in Prayer

Paul wrote most of the New Testament. He traveled extensively and established a number of churches on his missionary journeys.  The church in Philippi was one of those churches. The letter to the Philippians was one of joy.  Yet in the midst of this joyous letter we find, “Don’t be pulled in different directions or … Continue reading Saturated in Prayer

Devoted to Prayer

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2 NLT As people of faith we all want to live a life that pleases God. We follow the rules and regulations set by our religious organizations and do the things we think are necessary to live a life that pleases God. … Continue reading Devoted to Prayer

Not Until You Ask!

May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive.                2 Chronicles 6:21 NLT  This was part of Solomon's prayer when they were dedicating the temple. Solomon recognized that the temple … Continue reading Not Until You Ask!