"Wait on the Lord," says the psalmist. "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord"  (Psalm 27 : 14). What a difference it makes when we quiet our hearts before God, read His Word, talk to Him in prayer, and wait patiently for His strength.  -  Warren Wiersbe ...  Read More

Psalm 37 : 23-24 - The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand...Today, let God lead both your steps...AND your stops. God gives second chances and choices every day. ...  Read More

How we follow God: Ephesians 6 : 6  - not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart…"Until duty and discipline become delight, we are only reluctant servants who obey God because we have to, not because we want to…"  -  Warren Wiersbe ...  Read More

Philippians 3 : 13b -  forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead…One of the worst things a runner can do is keep looking back.Let's keep our eyes on the goal; let's be sure we are running in the lane God has assigned to us. Let the Lord take care of the other runners. Jesus says to us as He did to Peter, "What is that to thee? Follow thou me."  -...  Read More

Romans 4 : 21  - "and being fully convinced that what He had promised, He was also able to perform." How do you see God? Seeing God through our limited thinking, we limit God.Seeing God through the Bible, He can do anything. Our God is Almighty!Look for and rest in God's promises, knowing God is growing your faith in the process, for His glory and your good! ...  Read More

Ezekiel 3:10-11  -  Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord God,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse."God's calling is God's enabling. If God calls you to something, He will help you do it. Anger is ...  Read More

Psalm 91 : 1 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…Out of the will of God there is danger, but in the will of God there is a divine protection.This gives us peace in our hearts, no matter how trying life may be. "Under His wings," abiding in Christ—this is where we are safest during the storms of life. - Warren Wiersbe  ...  Read More

Romans 12 : 2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God…You make godly habits by renewing your mind, or ungodly habits will fill the void. Where are your current habits taking you? What is the destination? Closer to Jesus and a fulfilling life, or further away. Each choice le...  Read More

Hebrews 11 : 6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him…"Faith that takes you by the hand and walks you from one level of spiritual maturity to another."  That's Hebrews 11:6. - C. Smith ...  Read More

Sunday Recap: 1 Samuel 17 : 41 - 58  - Before God brings you out to the battlefield, He will prepare you at the sheepfold. David wasn't afraid of Goliath's presence because God's presence overshadowed them all.How can your past victories remind you that God will give victory in the present and future?How can those reminders strengthen you to run towards your fears instead of away from them? Despit...  Read More

Psalm 62 : 1 - Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation." There's a sense of stability in trusting the Lord. That's how we wait silently and with a sense of confidence. When we wait for God to direct our steps, He does! When we trust Him to meet our needs, He will!"   -  Chuck Swindoll ...  Read More

Read Psalm 80 : 8 - 18 - Remember, God has planted you where you are that you might be a blessing. He wants you to take deep root. He wants you to bear rich fruit. And if you will draw upon His spiritual power, He will enable you to be a blessing.Bloom where you are planted and bear fruit to the glory of God and the enrichment of others.  - Warren Wiersbe ...  Read More

1 Timothy 1 : 15 - This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief...If Jesus could save Paul, a persecutor of Christians, He will save us too. No person is beyond the reach of God's love. Jesus wasn't sent to condemn the world; but save it. Pass it on...Easter all year! ...  Read More

Romans 5 : 8 - But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us...The greatest Person in the universe demonstrated the greatest act of love for the least deserving! All so we could come to God for reconciliation and peace! ...  Read More

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly - Romans 5:6.Guaranteed hope is demonstrated by Jesus' death on the cross for you and me. He died so we could live!! ...  Read More

He answered and said, "Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see."  - John 9:25. Sharing your testimony builds bridges with others instead of burning them. Then people see you can relate to them but are changed by the power of Jesus Christ. Venture out and tell others about Christ. Build bridges to the Gospel and see what God will do as you s...  Read More

Acts 20 : 24 - But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus…Running your race…  The center of God's will IS the key to joy in life. Don't let ANYTHING move you from the eternal impact your life is made walking in His will. Start or restart today! ...  Read More

2 Peter 3 : 18 - but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen...The stability of the Christian comes from his faith in the Word of God, his knowledge of that Word, and his ability to use that Word in the practical decisions of life.Do you use God's Word in your life?   -  Warren Wiersbe ...  Read More

Psalm 18 : 20 - The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me…David was a man of integrity, Saul of duplicity. If we keep the ways of the Lord, we can only His blessing and protection and empowering. When our hands are clean, He rewards us according to our righteousness in Christ. ...  Read More

How often they provoked Him in the wilderness,And grieved Him in the desert! Yes, again and again they tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel... (Psalm 78:40-41). Let's let our hearts agree with our lips and trust God to do what we sing in our worship songs. Are you limiting an Almighty God to work in your life today? He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think....  Read More

For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). When we use our mouths for the Gospel, God will use us to plant seeds so others can call upon Him and be saved. ...  Read More

Galatians 2 : 20 - "...and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me"...Paul knew that "God so loved the world..." But he also knew that Jesus loved him personally! Do you know that God loves you personally? Take time to thank Him and love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Matthew 22:37). Then tell someone else t...  Read More

SUNDAY RECAP - Acts 1 : 8 - "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."...Since standing for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit this past Sunday, how have you let God empower you to share Jesus with others? In your prayer life? In serving the Lord, taking greater steps of...  Read More

Hebrews 7 : 25 - Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them...Jesus is able to COMPLETELY and FOREVER save ANYONE who comes to Him. Old things pass away. ALL things become new. That's Good News. Share it with someone today! ...  Read More