Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3, NLT- “now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.” When we taste what we love, we tell others and return for more. This statement by Peter in 1 Peter 2:3 sounds both like a conclusion and a commencement. As we read forwards and backwards to better understand God’s Word we are filled with amazement and ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Galatians 6:8, NLT- “Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Most translations of Galatians 6:8 state that we should sow to the Spirit, so we reap the everlasting life of ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:14, NIV- “And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.” We do not know God’s timing, but we do come to know, over time, that our confidence can be found in God. Paul had become confident in the Lord that his ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 2:5, NKJV- “O house of Jacob, come and let us walk in the light of the LORD.” Do you think we ever exhaust God? Do we only approach His throne and His face when we are needy and desperate? I am thankful that our God calls us to come and reason with Him as He did in Isaiah 1:18, NKJV- ““Come now, and let us reason ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:10, NKJV- “Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” We complicate the laws of God. We struggle to even recall the ten laws of Moses. Can you name them? Paul simplified the fulfillment of the law to us in one word. LOVE. When we are faced with confusion or lack of understanding ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:1, NLT- “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.” When we hear someone say “I am giving up” we instinctively know in our spirits ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, NLT – “Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Unexpected results are found when we pursue God. Have you ever known anyone afraid to pursue God because of what they will have to give up? Have you been there? I have. Can those of us who have found life in God’s ... Continue Reading »