DEVOTIONALS

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Psalm 37:4 That sounds great, but how is one to muster up delight in God when everything around them seems to be going wrong?   The Word admonishes us to take our eyes off the circumstances and fix them on Christ who is the true source of our delight. It makes a whole lot of difference when we try to understand that Christ is the true source of the believer’s delight.  God’s Word is a powerful force in our l

…., “Then show me your glorious presence.” Exodus 33:18 The destiny was the Promised Land, God’s original plan.  Moses was given the task of leading the children of Israel but along the way there had been obstacles that slowed this journey. As the leader, he took responsibility to intercede for his people who had been disobedient.  He specifically asked the Lord “who” would accompany him on this journey. Moses needed a different perspective or viewpoint. This would be a spiri

The word flourish  evokes images of growth, renewal, and thriving, strongly associated with the spring season. Springtime when nature truly flourishes, with plants blossoming, trees re-leafing, and animals becoming active again in countries where changes occur. God wants us to flourish and thrive. He wants us to produce fruit that will last into eternity—not just shriveled grapes, but fresh, tasty, abundant fruit (John 15)! The good news is that He provides us with everything

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing  in knowledge and understanding. Philippians 1:9 It is said that caring for a plant is easy, as long as you understand the plant’s basic needs for soil, water, and light. They need to be pruned because of vigorous growth. Most plants benefit from pruning yearly to help shape it. Pruning it too early can permanently stunt its growth even though this is necessary for better growth and developm

….. for the joy of the Lord is your strength !” Nehemiah 8:10 God’s strength becomes our strong refuge in every season of life every day. Joy is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The good news is that joy isn’t tied to our circumstances. It’s not about temporary happiness or momentary pleasure, it’s deep, abiding joy that comes from knowing and trusting God.  We have access to this unshakable joy because it’s rooted in His unchanging character and steadfast love. In Nehemiah 8, w

“So, my God gave me the idea to call together all the nobles and leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. …..” Nehemiah 7:5 A strategist is responsible for creating and implementing plans, or strategies, to achieve specific goals. They develop and execute plans that involve setting objectives, determining actions, and allocating resources to achieve desired outcomes. The greatest strategist we have ever had is our Creator God. He is orderly, tr

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:6 Getting...

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between...

But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.”2 Chronicles 15:7 We all have areas in our lives that are...

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the...

...., “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 8:35 We...

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. I...

In our world today joy is sometimes defined as having a great sense of happiness and pleasure. But biblical joy is choosing to respond to...

See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands.    Always in my mind is a picture of Jerusalem’s walls in ruins. Isaiah 49:16...

"For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will...

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing...

Then He added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen , the more understanding you will be given and you will...

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!    His faithful love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 When the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant...

Today, I took this picture as a reminder how change can take place so rapidly.  Part of the sky was bright and blue at the same time there were clouds seen above and on the ground was mountains of plenty of snow being blown by the wind. So dramatic yet real! That just explains how each day is a new opportunity to be grateful and to do good. It can also be interpreted as a reminder that we should not worry about tomorrow, but instead focus on the present and know who is in con

When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, go out and attack! That will be the signal that God is moving...