“The Lord rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence. To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my […]
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17 In order for growth to take place, sometimes we will offend others. It is okay when it is done in love for individual growth (tough love). It is not okay if it is just to get something off your chest to make you
“But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 Stay connected to God, be joyful, be grateful, and be blessed.
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“He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They
“Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10 Over the past year or so I have heard this Word from God many times. I get anxious or frustrated and don’t know what to do and God will remind me to “Be still and know that I am God.” God is our power source.
“Anyone who intends to come with Me has to let Me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow Me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, My way, to saving yourself, your true self. What good would it
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone- especially to those in the family of faith.” Galatians 6:9-10 If we’ve been doing good for
Romans 12:6-16 (summarized) Peter was in jail asleep secured with 2 chains and between 2 guards awaiting trial next morning. In the night, an Angel woke him up and said, get up, get dressed, and follow me. He did. He walked right out of jail. He went to Mary’s home where people were gathered to
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“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)” Ephesians 2:4-5 Only by the mercy and grace of God are
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