Deuteronomy 31:6 ~ Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua knew a few things about facing difficult situations. He inherited a nation of frustrated, tired, wandering Israelites and brought them into the Promised Land Read More
Jeremiah 29:12-13 ~ Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Have you ever lost your way? Maybe you’re on a road trip or in a Read More
Isaiah 55:11 ~ So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Investments are tricky. When we chose to invest in something, we do so with a belief Read More
Proverbs 23:26 ~ My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways. Everyone craves control. From the moment we are born, we understand the concept of “MINE!” Some people search their whole lives to find a group of people, a hobby, or possessions that they Read More
Ephesians 4:32 ~ Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. In the classic worship song, Mighty to Save, the song opens with the statement, “Everyone needs compassion, a love that’s never failing.” These words cut to the deepest need of humanity. Read More
Galatians 5:13-14 ~ You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When you hear the word “serve,” Read More
Psalm 29:1-2 “Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Do you check your heart before you come to church? Beyond the music, words, and “experience” of it Read More
How do we say, “Yes,” to God? In a world full of clutter and distraction, it is difficult to hear the voice of God. We are always thinking about what is next and are so busy managing our circumstances that we seldom come up for air. We are surrounded by Read More