“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.” John 15:16 Jesus chose to love and die for you, to invite you to live with Him forever. It’s your choice to accept or reject […]

“But the Lord said to Joshua, ‘I have given you Jericho, it’s king, and all its strong warriors. You and your fighting men should March around the town once a day for six days…on the seventh day you are to March around the town seven times…not a single word from any of you until I

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Israel wanted to know what kind of sacrifice or burnt offering they could give God. They wanted to appease

“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” Zechariah 8:6 At the beginning of the new year, a lot of us review and set new goals. Are we

“After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice.” John 10:4 Jesus is the Shepherd. Those who belong to Christ recognize His voice. It becomes more clear as we develop our relationship with Him; listening to Him, reading His Word, spending time in

“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.” Philippians 3:13 Are you stuck in the past? Paul persecuted Christians before he new Christ. Yet he chose to work at forgetting the past and focusing on the

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he instructed his disciples to cross to the other side of the lake.” Matthew 8:18 It takes courage to take the path less traveled, but the road is less stressful and more enjoyable. Avoid going where others are going, nowhere fast. It’s not worth it when it starves

“The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not continually accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins, He does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For His unfailing love for those who fear Him is as

“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.” Psalm 5:11-12 Thank you, Father, for your refuge. Thank

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 If you want change, you have to start by changing the way you think. All things begin