Today’s Scripture: John 16:24 ESV; Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. Jesus shared with His disciples here at the last supper a joy they would receive if they asked. Have you come to know the fullness of His joy? Have you asked? These chapters in John recounting the last days of ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Jude 1:18 ESV: They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” Do we follow our dreams and passions or those of God? We should ask God to fill us with His dreams and passions. Just as Jude promised we experience scoffers that think Godly passions are somehow secondary to those ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 115:18 NLT: But we can praise the LORD both now and forever! Praise the LORD! The LORD has unfailing love and faithfulness towards us. Isn’t that cause for praise? It is not about our glory and praise but His! The first verse of Psalm 115 states “not to us” twice. We do not offer glory and praise for us but to Him! As ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 62:3 NLT: The LORD will hold you in his hand for all to see--a splendid crown in the hand of God. I find it strange that there is so much comfort found in something I cannot comprehend. I cannot fathom the hand of God and yet somehow I believe, feel and know I am held in it Isaiah 61 and 62 are full of reminders of how ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 17:22 ESV: A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Joy is a world away from feeling good. There is something about a deep abiding joy that is not about feeling good. I am so thankful that I do not have to rely on my feelings or circumstances to have joy. I have joy because of who God ... Continue Reading »