July 18, 2019 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. 
(Romans 15:13 ESV) 

Hope in our daily living is…

July 17, 2019 

So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel,…

July 16, 2019 

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 
(1 Peter 5:8 ESV) 

Since the Fall in the Garden of Eden, humans have been tempted by the enemy…

July 15, 2019 

You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another…

July 14, 2019 

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it! 
(Luke 11:28 ESV) 

If you pay attention to a child, most often you will see their willingness to please the one in authority. There…

July 12, 2019 

There is none like God,O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty. 
(Deuteronomy 33:26 ESV) 

Today’s scripture verse, Deuteronomy 33:26, is a reference verse for one of the most…

July 11, 2019 

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 
(John 14:27 NIV) 

The definition…

July 10, 2019 

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. 
(Psalm 19:14 NIV) 

We are always seeking approval in order to feel validated. We…

July 9, 2019 

Have I not commanded you? 
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. 
(Joshua 1:9 NIV) 

In the Bible, courage is…

July 8, 2019 

I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; 
apart from you I have no good thing." 
(Psalm 16:2 NIV) 

In Psalm 16:2 the Psalmist is saying that nothing compares to God.  We may enjoy blessings in…

July 7, 2019 

Lift up your heads, O gates! 
And lift them up, O ancient doors, 
that the King of glory may come in. 
Who is this King of glory? 
The Lord of hosts, 
he is the King of glory! …

July 6, 2019 

Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. 
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. 
- Psalm 25:8-9  NIV 

What kind of person must we be…

July 5, 2019 

Make me to know your ways, O Lord; 
Teach me your paths. 
Lead me in your truth and teach me, 
For you are the God of my salvation; 
For you I wait all the day long. 
(Psalm…

July 4, 2019 

So I will keep Your law continually, forever and ever. And I will walk at liberty, for I seek Your precepts” (Psalm 119:44-45 NKJV). 

Over 200 years ago, this nation became independent and free, and today we…

July 3, 2019 

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD,…

July 2, 2019 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect…

July 1, 2019 

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. 
- Ephesians…

June 30, 2019 

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will,…

June 29, 2019 

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy 
- think about such things. 
- Philippians 4:8…

June 28, 2019 

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven…

June 27, 2019 

And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, 
and said to them Peace be to you. 
- Luke 24:36 KJV 

After Jesus was resurrected, He appeared before the disciples and said, "Peace…

June 26, 2019 

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 
for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 
And let steadfastness have its full effect, 
that you may be perfect and…

June 25, 2019 

My times are in your hands; 
deliver me from the hands of my enemies, 
from those who pursue me. 
Psalm 31:15 NIV 

We have many birds in our neighborhood.  It is such a joy to see them…

June 24, 2019 

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; 
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation 
Psalm 95:1 NIV 

Yesterday we had the wonderful opportunity to play in a concert with a number of…