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
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) “But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’” Today I am relaying a story to you that I heard from a friend who is a Pastor.* He heard
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
John 9:2-3 (NKJV) “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.” Why do good people get sick or become handicapped? For that matter, why does that happen to anyone? Does
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” I have never really been big on new year resolutions. I usually have to go with the motivation I have on board whenever change is needed versus having to