1 Samuel 3:10 Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” What are the most enjoyable conversations you’ve had? What are the worst? We love exchanging information, learning, sharing and encouraging each other but the best conversations are when there is […]
Joel 2:12-14a (NKJV) “Now, therefore,” says the LORD, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm.
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
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
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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Psalm 107:8 (NIV®) “Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,” Thanksgiving and the holiday season can be the best and worst time of the year. Families gather and that can be good for some and not so good for others. Busy days filled with preparations
Psalms 34:1 (NKJV) “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Today I write a reminder to bless the Lord. On more than one occasion this week, I have needed to be reminded. The little word “all” in this scripture sounds impossible but I’ve learned that the