Romans 6 : 23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. In the old life, we produced fruit for shame. Life in Christ, fruit glorifies God bringing joy ....  Read More

Proverbs 18:2 - "A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart." A closed mind and open mouth is a tell for those who don't really want to learn but share his views. ...  Read More

And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."As a leader, Satan attacked Peter. But Jesus prayed for Peter, not to be left alone, but for unfailing faith. You may have failed some battles, but victory is ours because Jesus is p...  Read More

Matthew 6 : 6 - But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place... Focusing your private prayers on knowing your Father in Heaven is the priority of a believer. It is impossible to live as a disciple without those secret times in prayer with Him. ...  Read More

Ezekiel 36:26 - "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." A new heart and Spirit wants what God wants. It is flexible for God's will for itself over anything else. Letting God continually change you is the hallmark of a new heart. Ask God to help you to always be open to a soft heart for Him. ...  Read More

Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me," says the LORD. Pharaoh, Haman, Hitler, and Herod know that no one has been able to conquer God's people, Israel. God will bless those who bless Israel. ...  Read More

Isaiah 29 : 11 - The whole vision has become to you like the words of a book...sealed, which men deliver to one who is literate, saying, "Read this, please." And he says, "I cannot, for it is sealed." ...  Read More

Ephesians 2 : 4–5  -  "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ..."God loved us at our worst when we were dead, to bring us to His best. Made alive because of His mercy and grace. We did nothing for it, and add nothing to it.If your approach to knowing God in His word is apathetic, y...  Read More

 2 Corinthians 7 : 10 - For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. Repentance, not just remorse is the right response to sin.  Judas had remorse, but Peter repented. God is looking for behavior that keeps with repentance instead of just remorse over sin. ...  Read More

Isaiah 50 : 4 - "The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to hear as the learned." If we want to know the wisdom of God each day,, we must listen to the Words of God each day. ...  Read More

Proverbs 10 : 19 - "In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise." Calvin Coolidge was asked why he spoke so little. He said, "I never regretted anything I didn't say."Are your words filled with complaining and gossip, or do they, "impart grace to the hearers"? If you can't say that God is pleased, it is better to be quiet until God gives you something to sa...  Read More

1 John 3 : 1 - Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Jesus took our place on the cross for sin so we could take a place in heaven as sons! ...  Read More

1 Peter 4 : 19 - "Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator." During these trying times, God invites us to commit ourselves to His care, because He cares for us and values us. ...  Read More

Proverbs 2 : 4 - 5   "If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God."The only way to walk with God is in the daily discipline of a lifetime. Listening to God's word and taking them to heart gives us the wisdom to live skillfully. ...  Read More

Psalms 115 : 3 - "But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases." We have an all powerful God! No matter what comes your way, He is in control! Be a Big Godder in life! ...  Read More

1 Thessalonians 2 : 13   For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.When our heart welcomes the Word as God's authority, we will be enabled to handle whatever storms come our way. Is the Bible the ...  Read More

Psalm 103:11–12 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.How high is heaven from earth? Science says it is ever expanding. That's how great God's forgiveness is towards you today, tomorrow, and forever. Praise God for His forgiveness through Jesus Christ! ...  Read More

Romans 8:28   And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. When bad happens, God works it for your good and His glory! ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 3 : 18   But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. As we worship, study, and look to Jesus, His Spirit will transform us to actually be more like Him. Are you looking to Jesus during this time? ...  Read More

Psalm 62 : 5–6  My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. What David knew in vs. 1-2, he now tells himself to practice. Sometimes we simply need to remind ourselves to practice what we know to be true of the Lord. God IS your rock and defense and salvation. With that in mind, now wait upon Hi...  Read More

Psalm 43:5 "Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God." Living in an ungodly nation with and an oppressive enemy, the psalmist encouraged himself by looking to God despite his surroundings. When your soul is cast down (depressed or discouraged) look to Jesus as your living Hope. He is comi...  Read More

Psalm 42:1–2 "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." David's soul longed for God so much he compared it to a deer panting for water. God always satisfies our longing for Him with joy. The longing for anything above God will never satisfy. Ask the Lord to create a worshipful heart if you lack His joy and long for anyt...  Read More

Luke 12:32 - Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength." - Corrie Ten Boom...  Read More

Psalm 40:16–17 Let such as love Your salvation say continually, "The Lord be magnified!". But I am poor and needy; Yet the Lord thinks upon me. You are my help and my deliverer...Your are always on God's mind and He always does what is best for you. Is He on your mind? Spend time in His Word to fill your mind with Him this week. ...  Read More