Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, NIV- “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” We most certainly have something to share with those in need. Back in the “old days” they used to refer to an “honest days” work. Good, ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:22, NIV- “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” Regardless of where I am and what is going on, the connection with God’s light is my healthiest spot. In God’s light I find peace, comfort, confidence, and resolve. When I look to God’s light in my prayers ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16, NLT- “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope,” I am thankful we can turn to the Lord Jesus Christ himself and to God our Father. Personal and real, they are the only source of the greatest encouragement and hope. ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 11:1, NKJV- “Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” I am thankful that Jesus gave us the model prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You. I have found that these words provided by Jesus open our ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:3- NIV- “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,” Paul’s salutation to the people of Colosse, gives us insight into Paul’s prayer life and instruction for our own. I experienced this in my own prayer life this morning and I was mindful of it. Sometimes my “connection” ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 67:2, ESV- “that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.” God does make his ways known to us. In our faithfulness and in our disobedience. Just this morning I have been in Psalms and 1 Kings and found God uses many methods to make himself known to us. In Psalms 83 I read about how we can ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 81:5, NKJV- “This He established in Joseph as a testimony, When He went throughout the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language I did not understand.” We hear God in different ways. Asaph, who wrote this Psalm 81, was a musician and many brothers and sisters in Christ have told me they hear God in music. I rarely listen ... Continue Reading »