“Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him.” Matthew 26:67 We are familiar with this story. It is when Jesus was sentenced to death on the cross. Most people are offended by the way Jesus was treated. As we watch a movie or read this story it […]

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2Corinthians 1:4 Because we live in a fallen world, we will all go through rough times. We don’t see it at the time but

“You must be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36 Show compassion to everyone. It doesn’t say to be compassionate to those who are kind to you. God is compassionate to everyone. How do you treat the people who serve you? Do you take time to say ‘thank you’? Or do you receive

“For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.” Isaiah 54:10 One of the few guarantees in life is there will be change. About the time you get used

“It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before.” Hebrews 11:7 Noah built a giant boat because God told him to. It had never rained before. Noah was blessed because of his obedience. Has

“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?” Matthew 6:30 God cares about you! He will supply all your needs. Why do you worry? Where is your faith? Stop worrying. Trust that

“He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. He led me to a place

“Be on guard so that you will not be carried away by the errors of the wicked people and lose your own secure footing. Rather you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2Peter 3:17 The more we know Jesus, the less attractive the ways of the world

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 Have you figured out what you want to do and have a plan? Have you committed your plan and actions to God? Get God’s input, turn it over to Him, and be blessed with success.

“Maybe so, but it is better to have only a little, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time with both hands, trying to catch the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:4,6 (GNT) We need to learn to enjoy what we have. We strive to have more money, more power, and more pleasure because we think