Word for Today: Thursday April 20, 2023

1 Peter 1:3-9 NLT The Hope of Eternal Life 3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday April 20, 2023

Word for Today: Thursday April 6, 2023

John 13:18-30 NLT Jesus Predicts His Betrayal 18 “I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen. But this fulfills the Scripture that says, ‘The one who eats my food has turned against me.’ 19 I tell you this beforehand, so that when it happens you will believe that I am the … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday April 6, 2023

Word for Today: Thursday March 30, 2023

Romans 8:1-11 NLT Life in the Spirit 8 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. 3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday March 30, 2023

Word for Today: Thursday March 23, 2023

John 9:1-12 NLT Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind 9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” 3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday March 23, 2023

Word for Today: Tuesday March 21, 2023

Ephesians 5:1-7 NLT Living in the Light 5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us[a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among … Continue reading Word for Today: Tuesday March 21, 2023

Overcome Temptation

Many of us, we do not like to hear the word temptation;  we associate temptation with wrongdoing. That is not true. The dictionary defines temptation as the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire. The key word for me is influence. If you think back to the days of your youth, you may recall … Continue reading Overcome Temptation

Tending the Heart

Today, everyone is concerned about safety, especially when we hear so many stories about people losing their lives while shopping or working in school. Well, in many areas of life we have safety agents to keep us safe from the things that harm us. Many times they lose their lives as they perform their duties … Continue reading Tending the Heart

Living with Confidence

We all go through times of hardships but what can we do to ensure that we are successful in the end? That presents a conflict of sorts. In our head we know what we should do but our heart wants to go in a different direction. Our heads say, ‘Let it go,” Our hearts say, … Continue reading Living with Confidence

Taking Control

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:6 NLT One of the byproducts of spring is weeds! They are everywhere! They invade the lawn and garden bed. If you are unable to devote the time that’s needed to … Continue reading Taking Control