“Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.” Proverbs 23:4 When money steals our peace of mind, it may have become an idol. We have to keep money in its proper place or it will wear us out. Yes, we all need money to live but don’t […]

“When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and demanded, “Are you friend or foe?” “Neither one,” he replied, “I am the commander of the Lord’s army.” At this Joshua fell with his face

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Don’t hold on to negative emotions. Be kind and forgiving and be blessed.

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16 Earnest prayer is powerful! It doesn’t do any good to just talk about praying. If we will earnestly pray for one another

“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and have good pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:9-10 Back in Jesus day, at night the shepherd would

“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” 1Corinthians 13:12 As we go through life, things happen. Good and bad.

“Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.” 1Peter 3:9 How do you handle conflict? Pay back? Lash out in anger? Run away? Hold a grunge? None

“Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols. O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,

“If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.” 1Corinthians 13:1 It doesn’t matter what we do or how good we are at what we do if we don’t learn to love others. The most important thing

“Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Because of His great power and strength, not a single one is missing.” Isaiah 40:11 Have you ever been in the country on a cloudless night and looked up into