Share your food with the hungry and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. Isaiah 58:7 (NLT) If we are not a church for the weak, if we are not a church for the less fortunate, we have no reason to be. Jesus … Read more
Sometimes I don’t feel like rejoicing.Sometimes it looks like someone else is on the throne.Sometimes I don’t like what I see. I think these feelings are true of all of us when we don’t like what is going on around us, and we feel sad and frustrated. It isn’t easy to process. We say to … Read more
Let’s step into the lives of the people in Jeremiah 29… the people were in captivity and the prophet Jeremiah sent them a letter. The letter described what God was telling them while in captivity. Think for a moment … their homes, jobs, schools, bank accounts, retirement nest, and so many other things had ended. This letter was not good … Read more
So Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. Then anyone who was bitten by a snake could look at the bronze snake and be healed! Numbers 21:9 NLT Over the years we’ve had routines, habits, and rituals that have guided us to be better… or not! As we continue … Read more
“On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work.” Genesis 2:2 (NLT) Have you ever wondered, “What was God up to?” When I read this section of scripture, I wonder. I do know that God’s ways are perfect. His plans are not human plans. He doesn’t … Read more
When Jesus hung out with His disciples and His church, He was in the moment! He gave a special moment to every person He came to know and visit. He paused, He heard, He responded, and they were changed. We, too, have the opportunity to give people a moment of our time. To pause, to acknowledge what … Read more
Why are we here?I laugh at that question, because many times I used to answer: “I wish I knew!” Today, I can give a different answer. I’m here to carry out all that God requires which is all I can give Him. That’s all He desires. So, let’s reflect and ponder on these very important sacrifices … Read more
Here is a verse to help us understand the fight we face each day. “Have you seen the giant?” the men asked. “He comes out each day to defy Israel …” 1 Samuel 17:25A (NLT) Have you seen the giant? Or the giants? They will always come out each day to defy you … … Read more
“This is how we can be sure that we love the children of God: by having a passionate love for God and by obedience to his commands.” 1 John 5:2 (TPT) Today, I experienced a bundle of love for you. Yeah, you, my family. God has placed amazing people of all backgrounds, cultures, races, and … Read more
Today we see fires, a pandemic, restless people, an election coming, weird weather patterns, and so much more that we need to consider, “what’s going on”? Well, I’m not sure. In Matthew chapters 24 and 25, Jesus talked about many signs—things to warn us. God is telling us something. Let’s look at this one verse: … Read more