Month: January 2024

Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in. So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially… Continue reading Sowing in Faith

“A simple, humble life with peace and quiet is far better than an opulent lifestyle with nothing but quarrels and strife at home. In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life. Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling… Continue reading Unerring Love

“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all… Continue reading Superabundantly More

By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which… Continue reading Wonder

They preached the good news to that city and made many disciples, then they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:21-22 AMP REFLECTION … Continue reading Remain Firm

“The Lord alone is our radiant hope and we trust in him with all our hearts. His wraparound presence will strengthen us. As we trust, we rejoice with an uncontained joy flowing from Yahweh! Let your love and steadfast kindness overshadow us continually, for we trust and we wait upon you!” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭33:20-22‬ ‭TPT‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1849/psa.33.20-22.TPT… Continue reading Our Radiant Hope

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9 ESV) REFLECTION  As beloved believers in Christ Jesus, we can always confidently approach the throne… Continue reading Higher Ways

“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:5 NIV)  REFLECTION  There are days when the sun is hidden behind dark clouds, but we know it’s there. There are days when we don’t see or feel the warmth of goodness, but we know that God is… Continue reading Continual Goodness

“After all, you have not yet reached the point of sweating blood in your opposition to sin. And have you forgotten his encouraging words spoken to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t underestimate the value of the discipline and training of the Lord God, or get depressed when he has to correct… Continue reading Our Faithful Father

For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6 NIV) REFLECTION “I’ll never use earplugs again!” This never vow came shortly after a very uncomfortable and expensive (yet so helpful) ENT procedure, where I was ushered back into hyper hearing again. And while I was so grateful for the pain relief and to… Continue reading New Knowledge