“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 What is stealing your joy? If your going through a storm right now, whatever it is, put it aside for a […]

“I ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20 Bad things happen. We live in a fallen world. But we know a faithful loving God who can turn bad into good. The Bible gives us

“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Matthew 6:21 Have you given God your heart? What do you spend most of your time doing? Where do you spend most of your money? Are these things pleasing to God. I pray that in everything I say and do I glorify

“We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 God’s plan is for us to have a good life. To prosper us and give us hope. Are you standing in His way? Trust

“How blessed you are, O Israel! Who else is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your protecting shield and your triumphant sword! Your enemies will cringe before you, and you will stomp on their backs!” Deuteronomy 33:29 We are blessed. If you aren’t feeling blessed, you need to stomp on your

“But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 Being content is a matter of the heart. It does not come from a person or a thing. If we seek a relationship with

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

“How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live in harmony!” Psalm 133:1 Harmony comes when two hearts are unified around the heart of God. We can’t have harmony if we are fussing, if we are jealous, if we have unconfessed sin in our lives. We first have to be right with God. Then we