“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31a HCSB “Every living creature will be food for you; as I gave the green plants, I have given you everything.” Genesis 9:3 HCSB “If the Lord is pleased with us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing withContinue reading “The Goodness of God”
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Life’s Interruptions
“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” James 1:2-3 NASB We’ve all had our lives interrupted. Something unplanned happens that changes the course of our day, week, or even longer. We struggle to adjust and adapt to accommodate this newContinue reading “Life’s Interruptions”
Just Start
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” Zechariah 4:10 NLT “And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.” Job 8:7 ESV How many of us are are waiting for the perfect time to startContinue reading “Just Start”
When Things Change
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 HCSB Even when things change, the Lord still reigns. He remains the same constant loving Father Who stays close by us, guiding and protecting us. HeContinue reading “When Things Change”
Rejoice in the Lord
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 ESV “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 ESV We can all find reasons to rejoice when life is going great and we have plenty of things to celebrate. But troublesContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord”
Peace and Patience
“But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:25 HCSB “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” Romans 12:12 HCSB We are often in a hurry, stressed and overburdened. When these times come, we need to step away and rest forContinue reading “Peace and Patience”
Lost Luggage
“The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.” Psalm 121:8 HCSB “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.“ Psalm 55:22 HCSB Has your luggage ever been lost? My older son enjoys traveling to visit other countries. On twoContinue reading “Lost Luggage”
When We Wonder
“‘For I know the plans I have for you’—this is the Lord’s declaration—’plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. You will call to Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search forContinue reading “When We Wonder”
Flexibly Focused
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 ESV “My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.” Psalm 26:12 HCSB We can so easily get bogged down in our days — especially when things don’t go exactly our way. It’s easyContinue reading “Flexibly Focused”
Look No More
“The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.” Psalm 14:2 KJV “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 HCSB “Looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of theContinue reading “Look No More”
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