Why Surrender?

“Surrender your heart to God turn to him in prayer, and give up your sins—even those you do in secret. Then you won’t be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge, and your darkest night will be brighter than noon. You will rest safe and secure,Continue reading “Why Surrender?”

Emerald Green Hearts

“So the Lord must wait for you to come to Him so He can show you His love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for His help.” (Isaiah 30:18 NLT) God never fails! Man, and machines fail, but God never does. The Psalmist captures the heart ofContinue reading “Emerald Green Hearts”

Bitterness and Worry

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT) When bitterness is coupled with rage, as in the above verse, it means “extreme wickedness”Continue reading “Bitterness and Worry”

No Stranger to Thorns

“The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.” (Matthew 13:22 NLT) Do you ever worry? Do Pugs love to eat? Dumb question, huh? But IContinue reading “No Stranger to Thorns”

When We’re Not Aware

“She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, be she didn’t recognize Him.” (John 20:14 NLT) When I was in high school my friend and I attended a presentation at a school we’d never been to, just walking along talking as we made our way to the front doors. As weContinue reading “When We’re Not Aware”

Are You a Promise Keeper?

“’Don’t be afraid!’ David said. ‘I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the King’s table!’” (2 Samuel 9:7 NLT) Depending on the source, it’s estimatedContinue reading “Are You a Promise Keeper?”

What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT) Worry seems to be theContinue reading “What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?”

A Life Without Worry?

“So Potiphar gave Joseph complete administrative responsibility over everything he owned. With Joseph there, he didn’t worry about a thing – except what kind of food to eat!” (Genesis 39:6) Can you imagine a life without worry? If you can, that’s a great start to reaching your goal of a worry-free life. Worry is likeContinue reading “A Life Without Worry?”