May 18, 2019 

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. - Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV 

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May 17, 2019 

We will not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.  For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible,…

May 16, 2019 

All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV 

God has given…

May 15, 2019 

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. - Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV 

All…

May 14, 2019 

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. - Psalm 33:6 

The creation story is almost too unbelievable for our feeble minds.  God spoke everything into…

May 13, 2019  

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. - Matthew 6:10 KJV 

We can all recite The Lord's Prayer.  Today the focus is on the will of God.  In the prayer,…

May 12, 2019 

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. - Matthew 5:8 NIV 

Today we are celebrating Mother's Day.  For some of us it is a time of joy, and for others it can be…

May 11, 2019 

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others.  So use your gift well. - 1 Peter 4:10 CEV 

The Merriam-Webster definition of gift is:…

May 10, 2019 

Truly he is my rock and my salvation; 
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. 
- Psalm 62:2 

We face struggles on a daily basis.  They can be as small as having a hard day…

May 9, 2019 

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John…

May 8, 2019 

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. - Psalm 119:11 

Think of something precious to you.  Do you put it in a safe place to protect it?  Do you…

May 7, 2019 

Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. - John 13:14 

In the 13th chapter of John, Jesus performs a simple act of washing with his disciples…

May 6, 2019 

The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. - Psalm 121:7-8 NIV 

When meditating on these verses,…

May 5, 2019 

Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted in the earth! - Psalm 46:10 

Most of us lead very busy lives.  It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities and…

May 4, 2018 

Finally, brethern, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is…

May 3, 2019 

Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! - Psalm 27:14 

In our fast paced life, it is sometimes very hard to "wait."  The word…

May 2, 2019 

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of…

May 1, 2019 

But Moses said to the LORD, "Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue."  Then the LORD…

April 30, 2019 

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. - 1 John 5:11 

The Christian faith is summed up in three facts:  Christ died, Christ rose, and Christ…

April 29, 2019 

As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. But God kept them from recognizing him.  He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?”  They…

April 28, 2019 

He calms the storm, 
So that its waves are still. 
Then they are glad because they are quiet; 
So He guides them to their desired haven. 
Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His…

April 27, 2019 

“I am the good shepherd.  The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” - John 10:11 NKJV 

As shepherd of the sheep, Jesus is the one who protects, guides, and nurtures His flock. To better understand…

April 26, 2019 

As the deer pants for streams of water, 
so my soul pants for you, my God. 
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. 
When can I go and meet with God? (Psalm 42:1-2 NIV) 

We…

April 25, 2019 

And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. - Colossians 3:17 NKJV 

Paul could not be clearer in his directive…