Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:22, NLT- “The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease.” Do you need hope? A book called Lamentations on the surface does not sound like a place to go. Lamentations 3:21 tells us that although we are in dark places if we remember certain things we will find hope. If we remember that God’s love ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ezra 1:5 NLT Tyndale: Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD.Ezra makes it clear that it is God who stirs our hearts for service. God stirred the heart of King Cyrus to rebuild the temple and He stirred the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-10, NLT-“Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were interpreting for the people said to them, “Don’t mourn or weep on such a day as this! For today is a sacred day before the LORD your God.” For the people had all been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law. And ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale:  And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Deep resounding joy, do you, have ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Acts 27:23, KJV- “For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,” Paul was brash, bold, and confident because he had no doubt whose he was. This was also not based on his circumstances. Do we know whose we are in the middle of our storms? During fourteen days at sea and facing a seemingly ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Acts 20:26, NIV- “About noon, King Agrippa, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.” Have you seen a light from heaven, brighter than the sun? I saw it about ten minutes ago. Like Paul, this light has changed my perspective and direction. Paul was on the road ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-6, Tyndale- “Then I said, “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family ... Continue Reading »