Choices Have Consequences

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 NLT) We make our choices, then our choices make us! Everything we do, for good or ill, has a corresponding consequence. A consequence is a result or outcome, whether it’s good orContinue reading “Choices Have Consequences”

The Ones We Love (Part 2)

“Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11 NLT) Every human being who has ever lived, yes, even Jesus, has been bornContinue reading “The Ones We Love (Part 2)”

The Ones We Love

“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “The Ones We Love”

The Cost of Our Choices

“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted.” (Proverbs 2:11-12 NLT) Satan’s goal is to make right things look wrong and wrong things look right. “What’s wrong with love?” is often a question asked by two people of theContinue reading “The Cost of Our Choices”

Praying For Children (Part 3)

“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You.” (1 Samuel 1:27) *This is day 3 of 3 days of this helpful guide in praying for children by Sylvia Gunter. Used with permission. These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and privilege of a parentContinue reading “Praying For Children (Part 3)”

Praying For Children (Part 2)

“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You.” (1 Samuel 1:27) *This is day 2 of 3 days of this helpful guide in praying for children by Sylvia Gunter. Used with permission. These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and privilege of a parentContinue reading “Praying For Children (Part 2)”

Praying For Children

“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You. ” (1 Samuel 1:27) *For the next three days I want to share this outstanding prayer tool for you to use when praying for children. I hope it blesses and encourages you as much as it did me. ThisContinue reading “Praying For Children”

Steering Wheel or Spare Tire?

“The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior. Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory – for all its strength, it cannot save you. But the Lord watches over those who fear Him, those who rely on His unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:16-18) When are youContinue reading “Steering Wheel or Spare Tire?”

Still Seeking Gold Stars?

“For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will liveContinue reading “Still Seeking Gold Stars?”

Leaders Are Learners!

“I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know Me more than I want burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6 NLT) In Matthew 9:9 the Bible says: “As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow Me and be My disciple,’ Jesus saidContinue reading “Leaders Are Learners!”