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
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Growth In Progress
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 NLT There are some things in life that are easy and some things require effort. And there are things that have different outcomes in different arenas. This verse in my life … Continue reading Growth In Progress
Wait!
Be still before the Lord ; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him; Do not fret (whine, agonize) because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. PSALMS 37:7 AMP How many times have you compared yourself to those who do wrong and you feel … Continue reading Wait!
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
Shaped by Perspective
There are many things that shape your life: your experiences and your relationships play a big role in who you are. The person you are has been shaped either positively or negatively by those you interact with. There is a poem that you see a lot in the classroom or where children congregate in large … Continue reading Shaped by Perspective
Make A Change
Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. Isaiah 1:16 NLT The book of Isaiah begins with God’s displeasure concerning His people. He recalls all the things His people have done that are evil in His sight. He rejected their efforts and their offerings. Verse 15 … Continue reading Make A Change
You Choose!
This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. Jeremiah 17:5 NLT. We live in a world today when men like to think they can do it all. When you listen to them speak and … Continue reading You Choose!
Trust God
Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Proverbs 3:5 TPT In life, we really want to trust God. The word trust means to believe on the reliability, truth, ability … Continue reading Trust God
Just Me!
It is such a good feeling to look back and see the person you were. At least, it’s a good feeling when you see positive change. I saw change in my life. People love the good times when life is easy and everything is good. Yes, it feels like the best times in your life. … Continue reading Just Me!