Proverbs 14:15 (NIV®) The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. It’s the simple things in life that are the best, right? A lazy afternoon at the lake. Grilling dinner for a family gathering. The sound of rain hitting the roof or the laugh of a child. The comfort of your […]
Hebrews 5:8 (NKJV) though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Experience is sometimes the best teacher, isn’t it? We make decisions on how we want to handle situations but the testing of that decision doesn’t really come until we have to live it out. I think that
Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Have you ever wondered about your purpose in life? I have. What is it God has placed me on this planet to do? What is it He wants you to
Acts 22:27-28 (NIV®) The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” “Yes, I am,” he answered. Then the commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.” “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied. Today we remember those who paid the price. Not because
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