Galatians 5:24-25 (NKJV) “And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” I used to think I was a pretty patient person....

Luke 15:11-12 (NKJV) Then He said:  “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood.” I...

Matthew 17:27 (NKJV) “Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that...

Romans 8:1 (NKJV) “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.“ We are only a few days into the new year. How...

1 Corinthians 9:24 (NIV®) Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. As the new year approaches, we can look...

Isaiah 9:5 (NIV®) “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What do...

Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” If you’re like me, you think you have a decent head on your shoulders. You can make most decisions...

Philippians 1:3 (NKJV) “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,” Young children have to be taught everything and one thing they are taught very early is to say thank you. If someone gives them something, Mom says “say...

Ezekiel 33:6 (NIV®) But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but...

John 3:16 (NIV®) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” If I have my preference, most of the time I prefer...

John 4:35 (NKJV) “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” I’ve been...

Matthew 5:45b (NKJV) “…He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” Parts of our nation have had devastating winds and floods this past week. Hurricane Helene...

Luke 11:34 (NKJV) “The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full of light. But when your eye is bad, your body also is full of darkness.” I’ve heard...

John 14:6 (NKJV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. People say “Well, to tell you the truth…” and when they say that, not only...

Revelation 4:11 (NKJV) “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” Do you know the circumstances of your birth? You may have...

John 14:6(NKJV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” I have been thinking about this verse a good bit lately. Jesus says He is the...

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...

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...

Matthew 7:23 (NKJV) “And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Electricity is an amazing thing. I don’t understand it. Electrons, protons, neutrons, positive charge, negative charge, even the simplest...

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...