Month: January 2024

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 ESV) REFLECTION  I find that I am tested on everything I write and on everything I teach. Sometimes I do well and sometimes I don’t. And while I… Continue reading Weighty Words & Destiny Defining Deeds

Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you… Continue reading Providing Love

Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. James 1:2-3 AMP REFLECTION  Today’s passage reminds us that our faith journey is not always easy. The process doesn’t always feel… Continue reading The Truly Trustworthy One

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in… Continue reading Alive in Love

Though the Lord is exalted,He regards the lowly [and invites them into His fellowship];But the proud and haughty He knows from a distance. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies,And Your right hand will save me.The Lord will accomplish that which… Continue reading Lowly Love

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all… Continue reading Seek + Find

This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection]. If we say that we… Continue reading A Call to Confess

“Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain… Continue reading Purposeful Practice

“Never stop praying. Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NIRV) REFLECTION  When everything unfolds as we had hoped, and all seems and feels good in our sphere of influence, then thanksgiving springs up rather easily. But, when we find ourselves… Continue reading Growing Gratitude

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5 ESV) REFLECTION I pray that as our trust in our Creator deepens, we become bold believers of enduring faith, pointing others to the author and finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ, for “…there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other… Continue reading Preparing for Eternity