Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, GWT- “I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope.” Where do you place your hope for the future? This letter in Jeremiah 29 was sent to those who had been carried away to Babylon. We can get carried away too, ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:28, NKJV- “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” We know God promises to work all things together for good for those who love Him. What we know does not eliminate pain or hardships. Even earlier in Romans 8:18 we are told that ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:6, BSB- “The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,” When I think of the Holy Spirit I think of the Spirit living inside of me. Jesus died to satisfy the Law but He left us this Helper who we are told in Romans 8 we can think through the Spirit’s mind. Just how do I follow the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Is not your fear of God your confidence and the integrity of your ways your hope? Job 4:6 ESV Eliphaz was the first friend to speak to Job and try to get him to snap out of his feeling sorry for himself during his trials. Eliphaz is attempting to get Job to change his perspective. This verse reminds me today that God alone ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:2 ESV- For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Thankfully, we have received the Spirit of life in Jesus.  The law of the Spirit of life brings new life. Paul reminds us that we cannot weaken this Spirit. Jesus set us free to live. The Spirit gives us ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:6, NKJV- “For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” Even at full strength it is amazing how ungodly I can be. In an instant, in a flash I am weak and ungodly. I am thankful that Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for me. I am making sure this morning that I am turning to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 ESV I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit, who was given to me, pours God’s love into me. On days I distance myself from God, I am thankful it is the Holy Spirit who pours God’s ... Continue Reading »