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 »

Today’s Scripture: John 8:32 ESV; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."   Say this out loud, I am free! Saying those words, you can feel the rivers of living water flow, can’t you?  Jesus tells us we will know freedom if we abide in His word.   To abide is to stay in His word, to live there. It is here ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—Galatians 2:4 ESV True freedom that is what I have in Christ Jesus; freedom from the cares of this present evil age and freedom from the opinions of man. Paul was doing ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 NIV   The beauty of nature does move my spirit but as I dwelled in the house of the LORD this morning with David here in ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting. Psalm 147:1 ESV   Do you see fitting reasons to praise God in your current circumstances?   A funny story made this real to me this morning.  At day break I had to return to look for my car keys ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:32 ESV   Can you imagine the prayers of Jesus? Can you imagine Him praying specifically for you? A praying Jesus draws us into a deeper heart of prayer.   I often wonder as I make the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, Hebrews 12:28 ESV What is the source of your gratefulness and your thanksgivings? Are you thankful for what you have? Are you thankful for experiences? Are you thankful for ... Continue Reading »