Today’s Scripture: Romans 15:4, ESV- “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” I am filled with hope and encouragement through the Holy Scriptures. I wish I could describe properly the amazement, joy, love, confidence and ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 14:8, NIV- “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” I am Yours Lord. Yes, that is a period. Thank You Lord for accepting me just as I am. Thank You Lord for accepting others just as they are.  Romans 14 calls us to live in the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 96:1, NKJV- “Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth.” I can begin singing a new song to the LORD today that is praising His name and proclaiming the good news that He is saving people day after day. I have spent almost the entirety of my life singing the same old song and dance. I can choose ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14, NIV- “Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Throughout Romans Paul coaches us as to how to protect ourselves from ourselves. Paul says we should “clothe” ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.  This can mean to follow ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:17, NKJV-  “Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”” We can complicate following Jesus, can’t we? Jesus made this simple, “follow me.” With one hand still on our nets we try to drag along what we were doing before Jesus. We try to figure out how we are to balance our ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:6, NIV- “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;” You have a gift that someone needs right now. Our gifts and the grace required have already been given to us. As part of the body of Christ we were given these ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:2, ESV- “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Conforming to this world is sad. We see the self-serving ways of man from those who have risen to the highest levels of ... Continue Reading »