“Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.” Proverbs 25:18 The next time you start to share in gossip picture yourself stabbing someone with a sword. Would you stab someone or shoot someone? No? Then don’t participate in […]

“Have you experienced so much for nothing? Surely it was not in vain, was it?” Galations 3:4 We all have good and bad experiences. We are to learn from them and let them go. If we hang on to the shame or regret or anger, God can’t use it for good. Review your experiences. What

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid,

“Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring.” James 3:12 Seeds will grow if they are watered and taken care of. The truth is: we plant seeds every day. The question is: what kind of seeds are you planting and nurturing?

“Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.” James 5:17-18 Do you pray with emotion and expectation? Or are

“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12 What do you want others to do for you? Do that for someone today. How do you want to be treated? Treat others that way. Be

“This is my command – Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 It’s easy to become discouraged when we keep hitting roadblocks. It’s important to keep pushing forward. If we follow God’s plan and pay attention to His guidance,

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 The enemy will do everything he can to steal your joy. Don’t let Him. Jesus gave His life so that you could: overcome, have eternal life, have joy and peace. Jesus has

“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1Thessalonians 2:4b Who or what defines you? Are you doing what you really want to do or are you doing what someone else expects/wants you to do? You will never be truly happy if you are living to please

“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:25 Forgiving others is tough. However, when you don’t forgive, it affects your relationship with God. Unforgiveness gets in the way of peace. Ask God to help you forgive.