Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:19 ESV: For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,   I love Colossians 1. There are so many truths and promises of the power of God given to us. Here in these verses is the secret to a fulfilled life.   The fullness of God is in Jesus and the mystery referred to in Colossians 1:27 ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 23:46 NLT:  Then Jesus shouted, "Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!" And with those words he breathed his last.   We cannot draw a comparison into our lives as to the pain and anguish Jesus must have felt in these last moments of His earthly experience. I cannot understand how Jesus had the self-control ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 6:21 NIV: Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.   What do you hunger for?   Whether or not this verse in Luke is describing the sermon on the mount referred to in Matthew 5 or whether this was a different message that Jesus spoke to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 36:9 ESV; For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.   God is truly a fountain of life. This fountain of life and joy seems to burst out towards the heavens. The second half of this verse is also real; when in God’s light we see light.   I love David’s heart and here in Psalm ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Job 36:22; Behold, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him? Wow, do we forget to ask God to teach us? Have we asked Jesus to teach us; the Holy Spirit? Too often I and I bet you too go about our daily activities not thinking to ask God how to do what we are doing. We get frustrated, disillusioned and even mad ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:29 NLT: For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.   Our perspective affects our relationship with Christ and others doesn’t it? When I sense anger and hostility from some regarding God and Christ my heart breaks for them. They are ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 12:24 NIV: And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.   Like these leaders here in Nehemiah, I stand and give praise ... Continue Reading »