Psalm 94 : 19 - "In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul..."  When the ocean of stress tries to wash over us, Jesus still speaks peace to the winds and waves in our soul! ...  Read More

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." Resurrection Power is now available for everyone who follows the risen Christ....  Read More

Passion Week: Thursday - The Last Supper. Communion initiated. Garden of Gethsemane. Betrayal by Judas and arrest. Illegal trial begins and Peter's denial....With His impending crucifixion, Jesus was preparing the disciples for His departure. Even though others had their plans for Him, Jesus was still in complete control of everything. When everything seems like it is going against your plans, God...  Read More

Wednesday during Jesus' last week was a silent day in the Scriptures. This is Tuesday text from Matthew 21:20 the fig tree. Jesus cursed the fig tree because leaves meant they had figs, but it was barren. Those who profess faith in God with no spiritual fruit, are like the leafy fig tree. A profession with no possession. This week, ask God if there are areas where there are leaves without fruit in...  Read More

Matthew 21 : 12-13 - Monday - Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple..And He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer…'".  For the second time Jesus cleansed the temple. Now, at the end of His Ministry He reinforced the message that Ministry is not a business. This gave the world a bad witness that God was m...  Read More

1 John 1 : 5 - God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. As children of light we now walk in the light. Light brings life. Sin brings darkness. Forsaking, uncovering, and exposing our sin to God's light ensures that we stay in fellowship with Him and enjoy light, life, and the fullness of joy! Walk in the light, be a light, and enjoy the fellowship of God's light! ...  Read More

Leviticus 1 : 4 - Then he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him…  How simple was it to lay a hand on an animal for atonement.  And how simple for us today to receive Jesus' redeeming blood to CLEANSE us from all sins; not by the laying on of our hands, but the application of faith! What an indescribable gift! ...  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 disobeyed God and ignored His voice.  Yet they were still calling themselves His people. Consequently, their lives were filled with remorse and heartache. God saw their suffering and asked them to return to Him. Because He is good and wants...  Read More

Proverbs 26 : 21 - As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle conflict.  Not 'feeding the fire' prevents division and hatred (Prov. 26:24-26).  As we follow the Prince of Peace, we are partakers of His nature, causing us to be peacemakers. Be a peacemaker today who, like Jesus, gives us peace with God! ...  Read More

Psalm 34 : 8 (NKJV) - Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!  As you seek to have a healthy diet, taste the goodness of God that surrounds you daily! ...  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.  When we read God's Word and see God the Son, God's Spirit transforms (metamorphosis) us into the same image. The great joy of being a believer is the hope of becoming more like Jesus! ...  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

Malachi 3 : 16 - So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name...  God has "another" book. The book God writes about us when we speak with respect and awe of Him. When so many are using His name in vain, He loves it when we lift His name up among others! Lift up the name of Jesus today! ...  Read More

Psalm 81 : 16 - "He would have fed them also with the finest of wheat; and with honey from the rock I would have satisfied you." Have you had a hard day today? For those who follow God's ways, He says that life gives us hard/difficult experiences. Instead of removing rocks, God brings sweetness out of struggles. Abraham's hard time of waiting turned sweet with Isaac's birth. David's bitter wildern...  Read More

John 4 : 34 - Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me…"  Serving God isn't punishment. It is nourishment." - Wiersbe. May you be nourished today as you serve Jesus! ...  Read More

"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." Falling doesn't have to be fatal to your walk. If you have stumbled, repentance paves the way for the Lord to restore, strengthen, and establish you in Him. ...  Read More

Galatians 6 : 9:  And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart…Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit God's promises. ...  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

1 Chronicles 22 : 19 - Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. Therefore arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the...holy articles of God into the house...for the name of the LORD... ...  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

Psalm 36 : 9 - "For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light." Read 36:1-4. In contrast with the wicked, the believer receives great blessings from God. And as we believe AND obey the Lord, our enjoyment grows in understanding, joy, and life! ...  Read More

Genesis 50 : 20 - You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Others may have evil intent, but God always has a plan. Believe it? ...  Read More

Ephesians 1 : 7 - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace...There is no redemption but in Jesus. And redemption in Jesus is only by His blood. ...  Read More

Genesis 22 : 2 - Take now your son, your only son -The sacrifice is gone through in will before it is given actually. You must go through the trial before you can judge it, because in it you know God better!  God is working for His highest ends until His purpose and man's purpose become one…" - Chambers ...  Read More