We take after our parents in so many ways.  The most significant way we take after God is that we are genetically designed to be holy.  Hard to imagine? 15 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I amContinue Reading

Jesus is the word.  He is God.  He is here to bring truth to your life by placing a new word into your life today. “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.” Psalm 40:3

We may have a problem with our fathers because they were masters when we needed a friend.  But God wants a relationship where we call him Daddy. “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’” Galatians 4:6

We all need encouragement, that is why we must be the ones to go out and encourage others. “Now go out and encourage your men. I swear by the LORD that if you don’t go out, not a man will be left with you by nightfall. This will be worse for you than all theContinue Reading

Jesus is most concerned about the “lost sheep” of his flock.  Often they have gotten into trouble and are rejected by society.  But they are not rejected by Jesus.  Nor should we reject them. “But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’” Luke 15:2

Making small talk can be hard with certain people, but starting a conversation with God… “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Romans 8:26

God is always at work around us.  He never takes the day off.  He does so much without our asking, but he is always ready to receive our prayers. 7 “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;Continue Reading

We fall to the ground in the presence of the Lord as he approaches us with his refining fire. “When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks toContinue Reading

One of the amazing ironies of life is that when we lift others up, we are the ones who get uplifted.  When we help each other out, we are the ones who get fulfilled. “We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.” 1 Corinthians 8:1