Today’s Scripture: Mark 4:3 ESV: "Listen! A sower went out to sow. Jesus says Listen! Yes, that is an exclamation point and I struggle to write the words “I Listen” but this is an affirmation of who I hope to be in Christ and not necessarily where I am. We just need to receive the Word of God and sow them. As we sow, Jesus is teaching us what ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture:2 Peter 1:9 ESV: For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. I am thankful that Peter was committed to reminding us of the vision Christ had for us. In 2 Peter he reminded us we must keep our eyes on the qualities of God. You and I can help ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV I am slow; therefore, I am thankful God is not slow to keep His promises. We all know the disappointment of breaking our word to God. Thankfully ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV Are you feeling distant from God? Have you tried to draw close? Many that say there is no God haven’t really tried to draw near. Draw near and you will come to know Him. We cannot get to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah said, “The word of the LORD came to me: Jeremiah 32:6 ESV I did not go looking for this. The word of the LORD came to me. We do not have to “search” for the LORD for thankfully He comes to us. We only need to be receptive. Although I was searching for the right affirmation for today the message the LORD intended ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. Daniel 10:11 ESV God’s book of truth strengthens us and reminds us of the great love He has for us. Our experience can be ... 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 the LORD who stirs our hearts. Here he stirs the hearts of the leaders of his day and those called to build ... Continue Reading »