“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since He did not spare even His own Son but gave Him for us all, won’t He also give us everything else?” Romans 8:31-32 We are God’s chosen ones. He is for us not […]

“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing” Luke 23:34a Jesus was hanging on a cross near death. He had been beaten, spit on, cursed, whipped, treated horribly and yet He was willing to forgive them. We are to forgive like Jesus forgave. What unforgiveness are you holding onto? When

“Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!”

“You only need to remain calm; the Lord will fight for you.” Exodus 14:14 Sometimes silence is the best strategy. Our flesh wants to react, to argue, but our spirit says wait. The outcome is much better when we pause and let the Holy Spirit calm us before we confront the issue. Our daily battles

“But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29 The language that has become acceptable in the world is disturbing. We have to be careful not to pick up this foul language. If we are

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1John 4:7-8 Remember you represent Christ on earth. People remember your actions more than your words.

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 When we cultivate the relationship we have with God, these are the fruits that show up in our lives. What kind of fruit are

“Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. You can pray for anything, and if you have

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1Corinthians 16:13-14 What great advice. Paul was giving instructions to the church. Still applies today. Follow God’s Word, do it in love, and be blessed.