Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:6, BSB- “The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,” When I think of the Holy Spirit I think of the Spirit living inside of me. Jesus died to satisfy the Law but He left us this Helper who we are told in Romans 8 we can think through the Spirit’s mind. Just how do I follow the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Is not your fear of God your confidence and the integrity of your ways your hope? Job 4:6 ESV Eliphaz was the first friend to speak to Job and try to get him to snap out of his feeling sorry for himself during his trials. Eliphaz is attempting to get Job to change his perspective. This verse reminds me today that God alone ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:2 ESV- For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Thankfully, we have received the Spirit of life in Jesus.  The law of the Spirit of life brings new life. Paul reminds us that we cannot weaken this Spirit. Jesus set us free to live. The Spirit gives us ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:6, NKJV- “For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” Even at full strength it is amazing how ungodly I can be. In an instant, in a flash I am weak and ungodly. I am thankful that Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for me. I am making sure this morning that I am turning to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 ESV I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit, who was given to me, pours God’s love into me. On days I distance myself from God, I am thankful it is the Holy Spirit who pours God’s ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 90:17, NLT- “And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!” I am thankful for Your favor Lord that rests upon me.  Thank You for Your love that is upon me.   Because You loved me first, I can now love You. Your love and favor were both upon ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 4:18, NIV- “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”” Do we believe God is at work or do we believe our lives are our works or happenstance?  We expect and take for granted much of life’s experiences, don’t ... Continue Reading »