1 Kings 18 : 21 - "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal follow him." But the people answered him not a word." Walking the fence (worshiping God and something or someone else) means that we try to cling to the real God and something, someone else that we give equal or greater time, attention, or value than Him. God has one prescription for those...  Read More

1 Peter 1 : 6 – 7 - …if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.Trials don't ruin our character. They reveal what kind of Christ-like character (or lack thereof) we have in the midst of them - (J...  Read More

READ JOB 1 - 2 and Revelation 12 : 10 - Satan has access to God's throne. where he accuses God's people. When Satan talks to us about God, he lies, but when he talks to God about us, he tells the truth. Go to God's Word to combat his lies and his condemnation just as Jesus did (Matthew 4 : 1 - 11). ...  Read More

Don't worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God, which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.   - Philippians 4 : 6 -  Phillips translationSome may think this is such a tall order that it's impossible to do. It's only when we live by faith that the...  Read More

Acts 4 : 12 - "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." "Christianity isn't only going to church on Sunday. It is living twenty-four hours of every day with Jesus Christ."  -  Billy Graham ...  Read More

Psalm 18 : 3 - I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.Psalm 18 has 9 different titles for God. David knew God was perfect for each challenge and every enemy. David knew Who saved him, but he also knew that God saved him WHEN he called upon the LORD. Do you know the many ways God is perfect for your trials? Our Rock, fortress, deliverer, refuge, ...  Read More

Isaiah 26 : 3 - You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.. Peace departs when the "What if" questions arise. Looking to God ensures His perfect peace....  Read More

Psalm 91 : 1 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…The safest place to dwell is God's shadow, at the mercy seat of the Holy of Holies, where the cherubim wings overshadow the ark. That is God's presence (Hebrews 10). That's where He meets with us and reveals His glory and guidance and protection. Under HIS shadow is safety and security! ...  Read More

After Easter, what's next? Luke 24 : 49 - "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high…" After Easter Jesus promised power to be His witnesses then, just as He calls us to be His witnesses today. Therefore, ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit to share the Gospel and live for Jesus! ...  Read More

…the gift of Christ on the cross is a reminder of the eternal, powerful, and redeeming love of God.Look to the cross and remember God's love in Christ for you this week. ...  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 that 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.  - Wiersbe ...  Read More

Hebrews 4 : 16 - Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need…"find" means to find after searching. God is waiting to give grace to those who are seeking His throne of grace. To the hurting, the lost, the broken, God is ready with abundant grace AND mercy for whatever your need is today. Seek and you will find! ...  Read More

Sunday Recap: Tuned In to God? Knowing her God, Hannah was a sacrificial worshiper (2 Samuel 24:24) whose solace, strength, and salvation were found in the Lord. Consequently, God used her to give birth to one of Israel's greatest prophets...If you are tuned in to God this week both you and those around you will be changed. - Pastor Brent ...  Read More

Philippians 4 : 6 – 7  - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety."   -  George Muller ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 4 : 18 - ...While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal...The invisible world revealed in the Bible is the real world. If you see the invisible as clearly as the visible world, then you and I will be able to do for God what other great men and women ...  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

Isaiah 48 : 18 - Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.Israel stopped listening to God. Consequently, their lives were filled with misery, because of His love, God wanted His people.  God calls His people to obedience. If you are experiencing discontent, today the Lord says, "Heed My voice and you wil...  Read More

Acts 17 : 16 - Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked/stirred to anger within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols...Ever been angered when you see so many people given over to sin in the world today? Being angry at the sin, not the people, has a place for the Christian... It's called righteous indignation. When your heart is moved to anger at the sin th...  Read More

Esther 4 : 14 - For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther was challenged with the reality that God called her to that position at that time for a specific purpose. But if she did nothing, she woul...  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; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly…Our Father who dwells in the secret place with us and sees our secrets, promises to bless and answer our secret/private prayers openly and publicly. What an incentive to draw near to a good good Father...  Read More

Romans 4 : 20 - He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God...We must not stagger at the promises of God by saying, "I don't know how it could happen." We don't need to know how. We just need to believe that God will do it because He promised to do it - Chuck Smith ...  Read More

Jeremiah 29 : 12 - 13 - Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart...We give all our heart to spouses, families, hobbies, careers. But nothing will give us the joy, fulfillment, and direction like fellowship with God. Seek Him with your all your heart and see for yourself! ...  Read More

Genesis 18 : 14 - Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son." God's promise was fulfilled. Abraham believed…When we believe the promises of God, not work for them, God's blessings overflow. It doesn't mean everything is easy, but faith in God and His word make it possible. Believe then you'll see. ...  Read More