“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 […]

“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 you’re between […]

“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us.   Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, […]

“Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:30‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Have you ever caused someone’s heart to break? Has your heart ever been broken? God’s has. You can […]

“Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way. Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.”Jude 1:22, 23 MSG Notice how we are exhorted to:“Go easy”“Go after”“Be tender”…with people. Those who are reluctant or having doubts in their […]

“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other.    His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will […]

“Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus.   Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to […]

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”Psalm 143:8,10 MSG Do you […]

“God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in sea storm and earthquake…GOD-of-Angel-Armies protects us.Godless nations rant and rave, kings and kingdoms threaten, but Earth does anything he says.”Psalm‬ ‭46‬:‭1, 3, 6‬ MSG Where do you run when you need […]

“Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons, loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. James 1:12 MSG Isn’t it so rewarding when you finish a project, or have hit a goal you’ve been working towards?I’m not an “absolute […]