Psalms 38:8-9 (NIV®) I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. She fell in love at a young age. He was her guy and she was his girl. They grew up together, went to college, had […]
Genesis 1:1 (NKJV) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Sometimes I make the mistake of thinking everyone thinks like I do. After the events of the past few years, I realize that my belief system differs from that which is represented in media, politics, schools, and just about everywhere. Have you
Hebrews 11:13-14 (NKJV) “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland.” How comfortable we can become in
Matthew 6:8 (NKJV) “… For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” I was praying the other morning and remembered a package was to be delivered that day. I had an appointment that was going to prevent me from receiving the package and there is always a risk of
1 John 4:18a (NKJV®) “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear” Have you seen a child lately? I saw the cutest little girl today walking with her Mom and Dad. She was picking flowers (really weeds) in other peoples’ yards as they walked the block. She was running around without
Philippians 3:12b (NIV®) “I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Have you ever stopped and thought about why you are here? Do you wonder if how you are spending your days amounts to anything? Do you know your purpose, your calling? If you have a spouse, part
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” What is that angst? What is that dread? What is that anxiousness that
Psalm 86:12 (NKJV) “I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore.” What is the number one item on your prayer list to God? How about the top two? I have my top two and have had them for some time. Full confession? Lately I’ve
Psalms 51:7b (NKJV) “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” This chapter in Psalms is the response of David when he was confronted about his sin. It is as if the light went off in his head and he realized that his sin was not just against someone else, it was against God.
Joel 2:28 (NKJV) “And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.” In the book of Joel, Israel has just experienced a plague of locust that has totally
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