Today’s Scripture: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 KJV I have seen it, have you? Just as this eyewitness account given by the author of 1 John, I write to you these things so our joy may be complete. 1 John 1 is one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I draw near to God.
Today’s Scripture: Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV God is our only peace. God is our only hope. Why do we continue to seek peace and hope elsewhere? Will it be different this time in the false promises of the world or in the relationships of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has given us grace and peace.
Today’s Scripture: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Ephesians 2:1 NLT Paul knew it, we know it. We have looked in every crook and cranny only to realize God is our only source of grace and peace. Paul wrote these words in his introduction to the people of Ephesus while sitting in a Roman prison. When did you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: When I am weak, then I am strong.
Today’s Scripture: That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT If I must boast I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am. Although these were Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:30 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with me.
Today’s Scripture: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 NLT God is Holy. God is amazing. I can NOT begin to share what God has done in me today. This will not, can not, be shared in 200 words or less. This is a story of a life saved by grace. I can not write this story. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Good News is that I am freed from all guilt and declared right with God.
Today’s Scripture: Everyone who believes in him is freed from all guilt and declared right with God- something the Jewish law could never do. Acts 13:39 NLT (Tyndale 1996) Be careful! These are the next words after this verse. Just like when Paul was telling them back then we need to heed the warnings today. We continue to heap guilt and attach ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love much.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he, who is forgiven little, loves little." Luke 7:47 ESV How much do you love Jesus? Really, how much? “I LOVE MUCH” sounds awkward but in light of this story of the woman with Jesus it makes perfect sense. Can you relate? This woman who had ... Continue Reading »