Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NLT Yesterday we looked at moving closer to God. James talked about purifying the heart. David found himself in a predicament. He examined his life and took a look at his heart. He was unhappy with the condition of … Continue reading Clean Before God
The Walk
Move Closer
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
Happy New Year!
Yesterday we said goodbye to 2020 and today we welcome 2021. We have no idea what 2021 holds but the God who holds the future guides our lives. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Not Alone
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT The end of another year! 2020 has been a year like no other and it will be these experiences that we will talk about for the remainder of our lives. But as difficult as this year has been, … Continue reading Not Alone
Every Step Matters
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. Proverbs 24:16 NLT Many people believe that when you walk with God, everything goes well. The opposite is true; when you walk with God things go wrong many times. The writer of Proverbs state that the godly may trip seven times. What happens … Continue reading Every Step Matters
To God Be The Glory
What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me? Psalm 116:12 NLT As we await the end of the year 2020 and we reflect, we can understand what David’s question. The late Andre Crouch asked the question a bit differently; he asked, “How can I say thanks for all the things You've done … Continue reading To God Be The Glory
Let Us Praise God
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalm 103:2 NLT We have come to the last week of the year. There was great concern earlier in the year especially if you lived in the north eastern United States. Your concern was fixed on the next … Continue reading Let Us Praise God
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
Joseph Supports Mary
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 NKJV Life can be troubling; no explanation is really needed! Things are going well; your plans are moving in the right direction and the future … Continue reading Joseph Supports Mary
I Will Praise the Lord!
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT I wonder, what made the Apostle Paul include this comment in this letter to the church? It is definitely a good practice to be thankful and show gratitude. Most people find it easy to … Continue reading I Will Praise the Lord!
Victory Walk 