“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and [...]
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matt 11:29-30 Have you had trouble giving Jesus control of an area of your life? I think we’ve all [...]
“If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” – John 15:7 How is your prayer life doing? What a promise the verse above is! This is the Lord promising that if we are in Him, we can ask for ANYTHING and He [...]
He has risen! I don’t know if there has been three words that have shaped human history more than these three words. Luke 24 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone [...]
Colossians 1:9-12 (New International Version, ©2011) 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy [...]
Revelation 3 20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Today, I would like to share with you one image that has greatly encouraged me. It is the image of Jesus standing [...]
Isaiah 55 1 Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink—even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk—it’s all free! 2 Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? You will enjoy the finest food. 3 Come to [...]
1 John 1 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. As I mentioned last week, I have been reflecting a lot on the destructive power of sin. One of the things that I hate to see the most is Christians [...]
1 Corinthians 10 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful, He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. This week I have been reflecting [...]
Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like [...]