Today’s Scripture: So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence. Hebrews 6:18 NLT Tyndale What are we waiting for? Let us enter boldly and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I fan into flames the spiritual gift God has given me.
Today’s Scripture: This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 2 Timothy 1:6 NLT Tyndale What actions will we take today to fan the flames of our gifts? God has washed away our sins and given us a new life. In this new life we are gifted to help others experience this good news. We ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with thankfulness to God.
Today’s Scripture: Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:4 NLT Tyndale God has given each of us a special ministry. Paul told the Ephesians that they already knew that God had given him “this” special ministry of taking Jesus’ saving grace to the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live my part.
Today’s Scripture: If the foot says, "I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand," that does not make it any less a part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:15 NLT Each of us are a part of the body of Christ. Furthermore, in 1 Corinthians 12:18 we are told God has put each where He wants it. So let’s review just a bit of 1 Corinthians 12 today ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ is my rock.
Today’s Scripture: and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:4 NLT He is with us wherever we go. Do you ever find your perspective is wrong? Reading this scripture this morning where Paul was reminding the Corinthians about those who ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The power of the Holy Spirit is shown in my weakness.
Today’s Scripture: I came to you in weakness- timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. I did not use wise and persuasive speeches, but the Holy Spirit was powerful among you.1 Corinthians 2:3-4 Do you want to do things “right”? Do you want to be holy? Great news, you can NOT do it! How is that great news? God created ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust in the Lord’s care.
Today’s Scripture: Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord's care. Acts 15:40 GWT We humans complicate things. This scripture stood out to me that the believers turned over this mission trip of Paul and Silas to the grace and care of the Lord. However reading all commentaries, this message was lost because of ... Continue Reading »