Change Your Approach

When you interact with small children, you learn that they don’t stop to filter their mouths. Whatever they think; they speak. If they like you, you will know and if they don’t, you will know that too. As children get older, they learn that they cannot say everything that comes into their minds. So now … Continue reading Change Your Approach

David Prayed

I can’t believe that we have entered the second week of Lent. It was easier than I anticipated. I thought it would be an uphill battle but I made it through this past week. There are always challenges but I chose to focus on my goal and not at the challenge in front of me. … Continue reading David Prayed

Find Strength in God

In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. Psalm 118:5 NLT Everyone has experienced distress at one time or another. What do you do when you are in distress? Well, the responses are as varied as the people. Some people cry and lose hope in the future; some resort … Continue reading Find Strength in God

Protection through the Blood

For the Lord will pass through the land to strike down the Egyptians. But when he sees the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe, the Lord will pass over your home. He will not permit his death angel to enter your house and strike you down. Exodus 12:23 NLT As far as … Continue reading Protection through the Blood

Put Others First

Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Philippians 2:3 MSG Have you ever observed children when they want to be first? They push each other and are constantly trying to be the one at the front. When they are playing, … Continue reading Put Others First

When God Showed Up

 In each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the king’s command and his decree arrived, the Jews celebrated with gladness and joy, a feast and a holiday. And many among the peoples of the land became Jews, for the fear of the Jews [and their God] had fallen on them. Esther 8:17 AMP Difficult … Continue reading When God Showed Up

Train Yourself in Godliness

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 1 Timothy 4:7 NLT It’s amusing watching people argue over things that seem meaningless; even if they are passionate about their cause. There are those who want to engage you in a debate about something that is … Continue reading Train Yourself in Godliness

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