“Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest! I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness. How quickly I would escape— far from this wild storm of hatred. 16 But I will call on God, […]

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” James 4:7-8 Bow before God. Lay everything at His feet. Have a

“Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:72-74 God has given us

“Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.” Romans 14:1 We all have weaknesses. It is important to know what those areas are. We might ask, ‘can I do that without sinning? Or can I influence people for good rather than being

“Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.” Proverbs 21:23 This is a tough one sometimes. Remember, hurting people hurt people. We need to look at what’s behind the hurtful words or actions. We need to have a tender heart and tough skin. Refuse to be offended. Heavenly

“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:15 Forgiveness isn’t easy. We are to forgive because God forgave us. Also, holding on to hurts always hurts us more than it hurts the other

Good morning! “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 All kinds of things can happen, good and bad, but God’s love never changes. His promises

“While he was still speaking to her, messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, ‘Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.’ But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.” Mark 5:35-36 When things are not going our

“I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.” Psalm 119:54 When making wise decisions, be quiet and listen to God’s Word. If your life is filled with noise and you are always too busy, you won’t hear the whispers of God’s voice. Find quiet time alone with God and

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out