God is Our Refuge

God is our refuge - hands shaped like a heart.

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 (ESV) “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 (ESV) Maybe you have had a situation where you are talking to someone who has no faith or belief in Jesus, and they make the statement, “I … Read more

Love One Another

Love One Another

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 (NIV) Jesus wants the world to see His followers acting and speaking differently because of their relationship with Him. His words have a twofold purpose in this scripture. To love one another because … Read more

Hope and Faith

Hope and Faith

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) In one way or another, … Read more

Just Jesus!

Just Jesus!

“…seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (ESV) Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7 contain a summary of the teachings and ethics of Jesus on how to live based on the law of love, even of your enemies, and not the old … Read more

An End to Gossip and False Witness

Truth Lie

“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.” Matthew 12:36 (NIV) Why do people gossip? Some of the reasons are to feel superior; to get revenge; to feel like part of the group; out of jealousy; and so on. As … Read more

Patience

Still Water - Be still and know I am God.

“Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 (NLT) One of the most difficult realities for believers is maintaining the right God attitude when we see people around us who are succeeding through … Read more

How Great Thou Art

How Great Thou Art

For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life:he even shares his own glory and his own goodness with us! 2 Peter 1:3 (TLB) We cannot have a better friend than Jesus. He is with us through good and bad, thick … Read more

Praising and Trusting God

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The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7 (NIV) Praise God! He delivers on His promises. Part of Numbers 23:19 reads, “Does he promise and not fulfill?”   Thank you, Lord:   We … Read more

Wisdom

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“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 (NIV) Believers are bombarded daily with many sources trying to get our attention – multi-screen images supported by exciting or dramatic music with an engaging host like Ryan … Read more

His Perfect Love

There is no fear in love

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 (NKJV) It really is that simple for believers. We are going to experience moments of fear. Possibly a family member is very ill. Perhaps a … Read more