Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV- “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” When we boast and get real with our weaknesses we open up the power of Christ for us and others. I can ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 30:2, NKJV- “Who walk to go down to Egypt, And have not asked My advice, To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, And to trust in the shadow of Egypt!” Where do you turn for advice, strength and safety?  Like these people mentioned in Isaiah 30, too often today’s societies turn to the government for strength ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, NLT- “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Are you looking for perfect peace? Isaiah told us years ago that if we trust God and keep our thoughts on Him we will be kept in perfect peace. When we always trust in the LORD we come to realize He is the eternal ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 26:1, NLT- “In that day, everyone in the land of Judah will sing this song: Our city is strong! We are surrounded by the walls of God’s salvation.” We are still surrounded by the walls of God’s salvation. In the previous verses we are reminded that the LORD, our God, will bring down the pride and evilness of our ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5, NLT- “They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.” The people of the churches in Macedonia referenced in 2 Corinthians 8 teach us how to give. They gave even more than their ability to give. They pleaded to serve ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 107:13, NIV- “Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.” What do you do with your troubles and distresses? Do you cry out to the LORD ask and thank Him for saving you? What is your trouble? Cry out to the LORD and ask Him to save you. God still brings us out of darkness today ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15, ESV- “and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” The life Jesus Christ offers to us is so much better than the life we so often cling to. We can fret and worry about today yet when we live for Him we experience Him. We ... Continue Reading »