Finding Refreshment in the Word
Thinking of your latest prayers, what do they primarily consist of? Are they laced with praise and adoration, thanksgiving, and peppered highly with your personal requests? Or are they the quick kind thrown up only when you meet the unexpected pot holes of life and you could use a little extra … [Read more...]
Although the Word of God is always relevant, there are times that my reading of it becomes stale or a bit rote. To shake things up a bit I decided to do a walk through the book of Ephesians. Yes a rather small book but I’m not going to focus on reading an entire chapter but rather giving myself … [Read more...]
Read: 2 Sam 9:1-13 Although I have read this passage before and have heard the story preached. A few passages stand out to me tonight. The king asked, “Is there no one left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” What this says to me is that David understood that God … [Read more...]
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3 (NKJV) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the … [Read more...]
Scriptures have been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. My mother raised us kids in church so hearing the stories of the Bible was common place. But how many of you know there is difference in hearing a scripture and having the scripture to become alive to you? As I read a … [Read more...]
The Lord will work out his plans for my life-- for your faithful love, O Lord endures forever Don’t abandon me for you made me. Psalms 138:8 (NLT) As I came across this verse last night, I found great comfort in God’s word. How many times have you fallen into the trap of attempting to … [Read more...]
See I care about you, and I will pay attention to you. Your ground will be plowed and your crops planted. Ezekiel 36:9 (NLT) Ever have those times when you feel invisible to God? You know He sees and knows all but you can’t find evidence of His oversight because of all the drama around you. … [Read more...]
Too many of us want to see our way through a new endeavor before, we will even start. Imagine if we could see our way from beginning to end. How would we ever develop our Christian gifts? Faith, hope, and love cannot be picked from trees, like ripe apples. Remember, after the words, “In the … [Read more...]
For several days now Romans 15:13 has been etched into my mind since reading it. Often we seek to find a place of peace or happenings to restore our joy but each of those things comes as a result of trusting in God. He is the lord of hope. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you … [Read more...]
Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it. Nehemiah 5:19 (NLT) Nehemiah was working on the wall as well as leading the people. He had great responsibilities and with his position of authority came the right to certain perks. However, he didn’t allow access to … [Read more...]
