Hope

“You will know them by their fruits.” Matthew 7:16 Next to accepting Jesus as our Savior and Lord, the most crucial decision we will ever make is who are friends will be.  This decision will change the course of our lives.  For we are influenced by those around us, and…

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts.  If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake…

I found a gem this morning.  We all know the verse right above it: “But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” But listen to the next verse: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.” Luke…

“The King’s daughter is all glorious within…” Psalm 46:13 We are moving.  Actually we are supposed to be moved.  Instead we are stuck in a house with everything packed, no electricity for a time, and no idea when the closing will really happen.  This makes me grumpy, irritable, and wanting…

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…” Psalm 23:6a (KJV) Life happens!  Right now we are in the midst of moving, getting two ready for college, dealing with pain, and coming home from 5 months on the road.  Life happens!  But when we abide in…

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than  according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 Who are you listening to?  Are you believing the world’s ways or God’s ways?  How…