Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 These verses give me great comfort. So often I have sat and wondered “What is God’s will for me? What should I be doing?” Read more
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-He remains faithful forever. Psalms 146:5-6 Oh Lord, we thank You. We thank You for the provision You give us. Read more
When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the offspring of David, and comes from Bethlehem, the Read more
“And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” But he did not answer Read more
“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me”. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Our names and our accomplishments are the materials Read more
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a Read more
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” – Jesus Christ (John 10:27) One of the things I am most grateful for in my life is prayer. How awesome is it that Jesus sent His Holy Spirit that indwells us and counsels us. It never Read more
Surely, You are God. You are from Everlasting to Everlasting, the Self Existent One. Before the universe was formed and before the stars bore light, You are. Your voice is mightier than the fiercest raging storm and Your holy word commanded creation into being. You whispered life to man in Read more
What is your perception of the church? I dare say that even many of those who are followers of Christ likely have a negative or cynical view of the church. I get it. Churches often have reputations of infighting, divisions, and abuse. Even if a church is what one would Read more
by Sam McKeen Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16 (ESV) Sharing personal struggles and confessing one’s sin to others is not a common Read more