“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2. We are only one person. Shocking insight, I know, but it’s a good reminder. Have you ever sat amidst other people in a humid room that is void of air conditioning? It is…
If this world could buy peace, it would become one of the most popular and expensive commodities. However, peace cannot be purchased, so there is a surge of fabricated peace that assures the anxious heart to take rest through self-medicating, busyness, or prosperity. This counterfeit peace reveals its fallacies after…
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18. For every brokenhearted person in this world right now, there is a loving God next to him or her, waiting to apply His healing balm of Gilead. Brokenness causes a person to feel like they will never…
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21, ESV) When I graduated college and began to live on my own, my job paid monthly. As a new grad, I had no real savings and lived in a new city alone. Oh, I also had no…
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (II Corinthians 9:11, ESV) Just a few short verses in Acts 9 tell us the story of Tabitha. Most of us know her as Dorcas. This faithful disciple in…
“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (I John 4:8, ESV) First impressions are not always correct. I was reminded of this while eating a late lunch in a fast-food restaurant. Just from a quick glance at the clothes and general appearance of a…
“There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.” (Proverbs 13:7) The Bible has such a marvelous way of turning its spotlight on a seemingly insignificant event or unknown person to teach us a timeless lesson. Mark 12:41-44 is one…
“Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.” (Philippians 1:4, NKJV) In many places, a new school year will begin soon. As the children stream back into the classrooms, have you ever wondered how many have a mom or dad at home praying for them?…
“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:6, NKJV) As a child, when my church announced a revival, I knew this meant our family would be attending services every night. My parents were faithful and would not miss a night. Revival usually meant…