“Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” (Proverbs 19:2-3 NLT) We can get very excited about things that have no eternal value. We can expend energy and waste seasons of our lives pursuing hobbies and activities that mayContinue reading “Mistakes”
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Time
“She (Potiphar’s wife) kept putting pressure on Joseph day after day, but he refused to sleep with her, and he kept out of her way as much as possible. One day, however, no one else was around when he went in to do his work. She came and grabbed him by his cloak, demanding, ‘ComeContinue reading “Time”
Which Path?
“Teach me Your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey Your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of Your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.” (Psalm 119:33-35 NLT) Not until weContinue reading “Which Path?”
Need Strength?
“I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides Me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know Me, that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides Me; I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:5-6Continue reading “Need Strength?”
Growing Faith
“The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ Jesus responded, ‘Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!’ Then He got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:25-26 NLT) Notice a few things in the verses above. First,Continue reading “Growing Faith”
Where You Headed?
“I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.” (Matthew 8:9 NLT) Do you realize as a childContinue reading “Where You Headed?”
Exalting Jesus
“He (Jesus) has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, but He has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else. He testifies about what He has seen and heard, but how few believe what He tells them? Anyone who accepts His testimony can affirm that GodContinue reading “Exalting Jesus”
The Cross
“’He saved others,’ they scoffed, ‘but He can’t save Himself! So He is the King of the Israel, is He? Let Him come down from the cross right now, and we will believe in Him. He trusted God, so let God rescue Him now if He wants Him! For He said, “I am the SonContinue reading “The Cross”
Our Waiting Is Never Wasted
“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT) Growing takes time. I remember thinking I was never going to turn 16 so I could begin to drive legally. Then I blinked and I wasContinue reading “Our Waiting Is Never Wasted”
Trust
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT) Where is YOUR trust as you make the needed decisions in your life today? What are the implications of the decisionsContinue reading “Trust”
Walking With Jesus 