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 praise God for His wonderful kindness.
Today’s Scripture: So we praise God for the wonderful kindness he has poured out on us because we belong to his dearly loved Son. Ephesians 1:6 NLT Tyndale Paul wrote these words as he was imprisoned in Rome. This guy in prison and facing persecution and death is telling the Ephesians in chapter 1 verses 3 and 4 how he praises God, the Father 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: God gives me generously all I need.
Today’s Scripture: And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT The generosity of God is complete. Is there a difference between need and richness? Another scripture that impressed its truth and wonderment with me today was 2 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord is able.
Today’s Scripture: Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.Romans 14:4 NASB The Lord is able. The Lord is able. The Lord is able. How often must I remind myself of this fact? Do I live, do I think, do I trust, do I really believe that the Lord is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith is the key.
Today’s Scripture: So that’s why faith is the key! God’s promise is given to us as a free gift. And we are certain to receive it, whether or not we follow Jewish customs, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe. Romans 4:16 NLT Tyndale We can have, we must have the faith of Abraham. We just need to stop ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give honor to all who serve.
Today’s Scripture: They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must give proper honor to all who serve so well. 1 Corinthians 16:18 NLT Tyndale. Do you ever feel you disconnect from God? Is God still at work just because we don’t show up? Of course. Coming off a Memorial Day weekend filled with spending 20 plus ... Continue Reading »