Sunday Honor

You alone are the LORD.You have made the heavens,The heaven of heavens with all their host,The earth and all that is on it,The seas and all that is in them.You give life to all of themAnd the heavenly host bows down before You. – Nehemiah 9:6. (NASB)

Fruit of the Faithful

Sometimes I think about the apostles of Jesus and what might have happened if they had listened to the scribes and pharisees and not preached about Jesus. Because of their steadfast Spirit, their determination to spread the Good News about Jesus, today we have the New Testament, God’s Word of salvation through Jesus. It because […]

Angry Loss

What does anger cause us to miss? Our frustration, bitterness and resentment can taint our day and cause us to lash out at people, damage relationships and create difficult situations. This response does not convey God’s love, grace or holiness to others. When we respond to life with anger, we miss out on what God […]

Prayer Journey — Eternal God

There are days I am saddened by the dishonor shown to you dear God, the disdain expressed before you. Yet I am reminded of your righteousness, the foundation of your throne. You reign over all the earth. In the history of humanity, no empire, no power on earth has outlived you. You and your word […]

Sunday Honor

The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;let the distant shores rejoice.Clouds and thick darkness surround him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.Fire goes before himand consumes his foes on every side.His lightning lights up the world;the earth sees and trembles.– Psalm 97:1-4 (NIV)

Pride is Our Undoing

When things are going well in life, we can feel self confident about our success. The risk is that we become filled with pride, losing sight of how God equips and blesses us; forgetting that all we have is because God grants it to us. In 2 Chronicles 26:16-22, King Uziah has had much success. […]

Surrounded by an Army of Trials

Have you ever felt surrounded by trials in life? It seems there is no way out. You feel overwhelmed. It’s as if a powerful army has showed up at your door seeking to conquer your life. It’s an overwhelming feeling and it seems there is no way out. This is how King Hezekiah felt when […]

Prayer Journey

Keep me focused on you dear God. Don’t let the distractions of this world draw my attention away from you. Help me not to fear those who seek to do me harm. May I remember your greatness, your awesome power, your dominion over all things. May I be encouraged by your righteousness, your love and […]

Sunday Honor

For I proclaim the name of the LORD;Ascribe greatness to our God!“The Rock! His work is perfect,For all His ways are just;A God of faithfulness and without injustice,Righteous and upright is He. – Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NASB)

Putting Away Malice

When I feel I am treated unjustly, it seems my first reaction is to strike back, to defend myself. But Peter reminds us, “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance (1 Peter 1:14, NIV).” While we have the Spirit of God within us as followers […]