Today’s Scripture: John 19:30, NKJV- “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” We do not give up easily, do we? Even when stating with our mouths we are giving our spirits up to God we attempt to take them back. Although not physical death, former habits of our natures do ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 6:45, ESV- “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Life is unsettling. Sometimes it is hard to get our hearts and our heads in alignment. When our minds or hearts are racing, ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, NLT- “Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.” We must be careful as to what we allow our hearts, minds, souls, and strengths to pursue. Proverbs is the book of Wisdom. I was reminded this morning that I have gotten away from reading daily the Wisdom of God. ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Joel 2:12, NKJV- ““Now, therefore,” says the LORD, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” Day after day I am amazed and overwhelmed by the Word of God. The treasures that are found there just blow me away. In Celebrate Recovery, Joel reminds us that as we make our amends, God will ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24, NKJV- “Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God.” Solomon, the wisest and richest king of all times was pondering the meaning of life. He found that God brings meaning. Just look around at the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, NLT- “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Although I was introduced to positive affirmations in a selfish and secular way, God took my weaknesses and longings to prove that affirming constantly does change who we are. Many years after ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 6:21, NKJV- “Blessed are you who hunger now, For you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, For you shall laugh.” Are we hungry enough? In this age of abundance and immediate satisfaction, many of us have not experienced true hunger. As soon as the thought of being hungry crosses our minds we have access to many ... Continue Reading »