James 1:20(ESV) “For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” A woman ran into an old high school classmate she hadn’t seen in over thirty-years. They were attending a repast after a funeral, and she spotted him while looking for a seat. She made a beeline to where he was sitting and … More Keep Bitterness Out and Love In
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” It’s been seven years since Karen’s divorce, and she still talks about it as if it happened yesterday. Karen and Kevin … More Not All Scars Are Visible
“But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.” Genesis 19:26(ESV) “Life is good. I have no complaints.” A dear friend said this to me not too long ago, but a couple of weeks after I spoke to him, he phoned again. With a very dejected tone in his voice, … More She Became a Pillar of Salt, Don’t Follow Her Example
Romans 5:3-5(ESV)“3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” “This is … More Hope Will Not Put Us to Shame
James 2:5(NLT)“Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?” As His people, the Lord calls us to always keep our eyes on the greatness of His glory, … More Rejoice in Your Inheritance
As we walk in this Christian journey, there’s no doubt we’ll learn a thing or two about troubles and how they come in all sizes, and varied degrees of difficulty. Jesus Christ said to the disciples in John 16:33(NLT), “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on … More You Are an Overcomer
Joshua 1:9(NLT)“This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” The Samaritan woman at the well in John, Chapter 4, was a broken woman. She had gone to the well to draw water for her family like many … More Victory Comes with Letting Go
James 2:5(NLT)“Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?” As His people, the Lord calls us to always keep our eyes on the greatness of His glory, … More Rejoice in Your Inheritance
Zechariah 9:11-13(NLT) “And you, because of my blood covenant with you, I’ll release your prisoners from their hopeless cells. Come home, hope-filled prisoners! This very day I’m declaring a double bonus – everything you lost returned twice-over!” If something precious to you is lost, or worse, it’s taken or stolen from you, you’ll probably try … More Everything You Lost, Returned!
The Prophet Ezekiel delivered a powerful Word of Prophecy from the Lord, our God, to the people of Israel. In Ezekiel 36:26-27(NLT), God told them, “And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive … More A New Heart Brings New Blessings!
Overcoming Domestic Violence 