Prioritize pleasing God, and then prepare to be amazed by His work in your life. 1 Samuel 17:20-40 David found King Saul’s reward for Goliath’s defeat interesting—in fact, he asked to have it repeated twice (1 Sam. 17:26, 30). However, David may have been young, but he wasn’t foolish. The reward was a nice perk, … Continue reading The Importance of Right Motives
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Answering the Call
As we pursue God’s will, He will provide the wisdom and strength needed to face any opposition. Nehemiah 6:9-14 When we submit to God and allow Him to rebuild our broken places, we can expect opposition. Nehemiah’s efforts to restore Jerusalem were threatened by Sanballat and others. In a similar way, we have an enemy … Continue reading Answering the Call
Embrace Your God Given Gifts
If you want to be a beacon of God's light in the world, serve others. 1 Peter 4:7-10 As believers, we’ve been granted special abilities to be used during our time here on earth. First Peter 4:10 says we have a responsibility to respond to this divine grace by serving one another. It’s important to … Continue reading Embrace Your God Given Gifts
A Guidebook for Life
1 Kings 2:1-9"...observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go..." Suppose the wisest person you know left you with a manual for living—what … Continue reading A Guidebook for Life
Our Strength and Shield
God will provide all you need for living peacefully in the chaos life can produce. 2 Samuel 22:3-7"I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies. The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death … Continue reading Our Strength and Shield
God Is in Everything
In the highs and lows of life, God is for us and promises to work everything for our good and His glory. Romans 8:28-29 You’ve probably asked yourself, Is God really involved in the details of my life? If you’re like most of us, it’s easy to believe that God is in the good things. He’s surely … Continue reading God Is in Everything
Put God’s Priorities First
If we trust God and seek to honor Him in our decisions, we’ll have the chance to see Him work mightily. #godsplan 1 Kings 3:5-14 Imagine if God showed up and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I’ll give it to you.” How would you answer? Most of us would ask for loved ones’ … Continue reading Put God’s Priorities First
Uncovering the Joy
Choose to see the pain in your life from God’s perspective. James 1:2-4 Pressure. Stress. Conflict. Broken dreams. Life is full of adversity. When Jesus said we’d have trouble in this world (John 16:33), He wasn’t kidding. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t face some form of a trial. Many are trivial, like … Continue reading Uncovering the Joy
Building Bridges of Love
With the Lord’s power, it’s possible to overlook offenses and instead respond with kindness and forgiveness. 1 Peter 3:8-9 - 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit … Continue reading Building Bridges of Love
Christ Died for Our Sins
What is Good Friday and why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is such a dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus? On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 5:1 “Everyone who … Continue reading Christ Died for Our Sins
