“Greater love has no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13, MEV Today is Good Friday. Growing up, Good Friday was a school holiday. No school was something every child eagerly anticipated, and it preceded a weekend chock-full of fun activities. We could count on our parents …
“Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the dew of [lofty] Mount Hermon and the dew that comes on the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore [upon the high and the lowly].” Psalms 133:1, 3 AMPC …
“Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.” Joshua 1:9 MSG The Gift of Imagination Starting something new sparks imagination. Imagination is a gift from our Father. As the Creator of the world, He was the first imaginer! With our imagination, …
For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above-spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and …
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV The past few months have kept me busy. This afternoon, I took a break to read a new book by a local author. As I was getting ready to sit on the swing outside, my husband showed …
As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him. Psalm 18:30 AMPC Today, I did a little research on how to get on a best-seller list. I felt intrigued recently when I noticed that listed on …
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ESV Have you ever highlighted something and then, flipping the page, found that it didn’t bleed through? This feels like a moment of victory to me, when I have found the …
So do not stop believing God now. Your faith will bring you much reward. You must not give up believing. Then you will do what God wants you to do. Then you will get what He promised you. Hebrews 10:35-36, WE Knowing what the future holds is intriguing. There are games and apps to “predict” …
I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 NIV Take a breath. I’m just going to keep this simple. Keep holding on. Keep praying. Believe. Take another breath. Speak the Word. Your miracle could be just on the other side of your next prayer. [tweetshare tweet=”Believe. …
“Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of …
