Today’s Scripture: so I say, “My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the LORD.” The third chapter of Lamentations takes me from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs. I find that if I look to God again and again the whole day long I find His hope. Sitting in silence with Him; raising my heart and my hands to Him I find compassion ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!  Psalm 139:24 ESV How strong is your desire to be led by God? Have you really thought about it? What or who will lead you today? I thought I had worn Psalm 139 out. Currently I am preparing to teach a lesson on Spiritual Inventory in Celebrate ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him. It was a covenant of fear, and he feared me. He stood in awe of my name. Malachi 2:5 ESV God made this covenant with Levi. It has been passed on to us so we too can know the life and peace of God. Do you know it? I have found life and peace in fearing ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” Luke 22:29 ESV We have an assignment.  In Luke 22:29 Jesus said to the disciples “and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,” (ESV). Do you believe Jesus has assigned you a kingdom? Just as in locating the upper room, we can ask Jesus how we are to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:15 NIV   Do you have a friend you can ask anything? Are you sometimes silly around your friends?   I caught ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:32 ESV:  It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.   Ah, wise words from a wise father. The prodigal son had returned and the father was throwing a celebration that was not pleasing to the other brother who was feeling sorry for himself. I have ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:34 Tyndale Chronological NLT Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, "This child will be rejected by many in Israel, and it will be their undoing. But he will be the greatest joy to many others.   Jesus is alive and He is my greatest joy. In the second chapter of Luke, when Jesus was only eight days old, ... Continue Reading »