Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:27, NLT- “For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.” When we seek earnestly and consistently to experience God, as Jesus did, we find what is living inside of us. When we ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 25:5, NLT- “Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.” Our needs have not changed much since the times of David. These words in Psalm 25 can be our words today. We can simply ask God to please lead us by His truth and teach us. You, LORD, are the God of our ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 25:1, KJV- “A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.” We can lift up our souls to the LORD, right now. In addition to Psalm 25 I have been in Luke 17:33 where we are told that if we let go of this life, we will save it. If we lose our lives we will preserve it. Letting go and giving our souls saves ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Luke 17:21, NKJV- “nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” The world keeps looking for a savior just as they did in biblical times. Jesus came and lived in our midst to teach us that the kingdom of God is within each of us. Instead of looking outside of us, we must ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 45:20, NLT- “Don’t worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”” God really does give us our best life now. People may ridicule prosperity preachers with this line but this morning I came across the supporting scriptures. The “best” is not based on stuff. When we feast on what ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 45:5, NKJV- “But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.” Somewhere along the line I heard the phrase “trust the process”. In recovery, if we trust the process, we end up sober. Here in Genesis 45, Joseph is telling his brothers to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 43:23, NKJV- “But he said, “Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.” The God of Israel granted Joseph’s brothers peace and treasure. This same God gives us peace and treasures today. These ... Continue Reading »