When the disciples crossed over to the other side of the lake, they forgot to take any bread. Jesus said to them, “Take care; be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” They started discussing among themselves, “He says this because we didn’t bring any bread.”…
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you. (2 Chronicles 20:17, NIV)…
For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. (Psalm 11:7, The Message) Just when we think we have life figured out, something happens that throws us for a loop. In those moments we have a very important decision to make. We can use the…
“He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow” Psalms 18:34 Have you ever heard the saying “fake it ‘til you make it”? I have repeated this to myself so many times over the last few years. In moments of insecurity when I am…
“Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body” Proverbs 16:24 Have you ever had a conversation with someone and felt dirty afterwards? I have. It doesn’t always even have to be about anything inappropriate, just maybe a little too much time spent talking…
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7, NLT Most of us have things we have been asking God to do for many years and have still not had…
“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.” Psalm 143:8 So often when we wake in the morning, we start to think about all the…
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6 I recently did a survey where the question was: What is the main thing that keeps you sound and grounded every day? What…
“But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.” II Chronicles 10:8 King Solomon had left the kingdom of Israel to his son, Rehoboam. As he prepared to begin his reign,…