“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got.    But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence.    You […]

“People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don’t quit. Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.”Isaiah 26:2-4 MSG There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. That statement has been […]

“But now, God ’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, the One who got you started: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine.     When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When […]

“All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel!    He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there […]

“At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:21-22‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Have you been hurt by the same person over and over again? Or perhaps you’re the one continually wounding your […]

“Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet.        Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply […]

“Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. Ephesians‬ ‭6:15-16 MSG What are your essentials for life? Shelter? Food? Water? Clothes? Yes, those are needed tangibles but what about the intangibles you need? The things you can’t […]

Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have.    Since God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?   Hebrews 13:5, 6 MSG […]

“People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don’t quit. Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.”Isaiah 26:2-4 MSG There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. That statement has been […]

    “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns.      Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down.     It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at […]