From now on, this month will be the first month of the year for you. Exodus 12:2 NLT One of the greatest things in life is the ability to begin again. There are countless success stories that tell the tale of the failures that preceded success. The German-born physicist, Albert-Einstein, faced many challenges in his … Continue reading A New Beginning
Category: God’s provision
Give Us This Day!
Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 NKJV When you think of bread, you think of an item that is a necessary component of life. The bread here is everything necessary to sustain life since God is the one who provides what we need from day to day. This petition tells us that … Continue reading Give Us This Day!
God’s Gift
As Mary and Joseph continued on their journey, Caesar Augustus decreed that everyone should be registered. But you needed to be registered in your own city. Joseph was a descendent of King David so he had to travel to Bethlehem. The journey was long but Joseph would not leave Mary at home alone, he took … Continue reading God’s Gift
God Rewards Obedience
“As for you, if you faithfully follow me as David your father did, obeying all my commands, decrees, and regulations, then I will establish the throne of your dynasty. For I made this covenant with your father, David, when I said, ‘One of your descendants will always rule over Israel.’ 2 Chronicles 7:17-18 NLT Children … Continue reading God Rewards Obedience
When God’s People Pray
Sometimes it’s good to reflect on your life and today I was doing just that. Last school year, I was in a new grade and my district chose new math and ELA curriculums. So in addition to that, everything else was new to me. It can be overwhelming when you have to master the curriculum … Continue reading When God’s People Pray
In Jesus’ Presence
Most people are always looking for something exciting to happen in their lives. They feel that life is boring and nothing exciting happens. They plan vacations to exotic locations hoping to do something unusual but nothing really that unusual happens. Life is not really that exciting and they return home disappointed. All their hopes and … Continue reading In Jesus’ Presence
Blessed and Overflowing
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Psalm 23:5 NLT The dictionary defines prepare as to make ready before hand. There are many times in life people make things ready. When parents are informed that a … Continue reading Blessed and Overflowing
God For All Seasons
The month of September brings some bittersweet feelings in the hearts of people. September is a signal that the summer is coming to an end. There are so many activities that can only be done in the summer when you live in the northeast of the United States. September reminds me it’s time to bring … Continue reading God For All Seasons
Put God First
In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. Proverbs 3:6 TLB The previous verse says to trust God and don’t depend on what you feel or see. There is a reward when you put God first. Now that is not as easy as it appears … Continue reading Put God First