Be Careful Who You Listen To- Proverbs 12:15 (NASB)

  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a person who listens to advice is wise.                                   (Proverbs 12:15- NASB) Am I listening to what is going on in the world? Am I in tune with God? I see the news and I am appalled of how much nonsense is […]

Forever Home- Hebrews 13:14 (NASB)

“For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come. (Hebrews 13:14 NASB) I used to be all about life as we know it, but since I have surrendered my life to Christ, all has changed. I no longer seek fulfillment in this world. I no […]

Good News! John 3:16 (NIV)

  For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”. (John 3:16- NIV)   It is always wonderful when I get good news. A raise on my pension, a new baby coming, a health check that came back […]

God First-Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)

In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:6 NIV) Do you ever feel like time is slipping away, there is far too much to do? Sometimes, I struggle getting everything done that I want to do. It is then, I must prioritize. For me, I like to […]

Be Ready! Matthew 24:36 (NIV)

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father”. Matthew 24:36 (NIV) I do not know how many years or days I may have left on the earth. No one does. How should I be spending each day that I have been […]

Living in Unity -Psalm 133:1 (NIV)

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. (Psalm 133:1 NIV)   I had a wonderful evening with my small group. We met to send off one of our members who is moving away. We had a meal, sang some songs and talked a lot. It was nice to catch […]

Joy and Strength-Nehemiah 8:10 (ESV)

  “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 ESV) Grief, from losing a loved one, is difficult. No one can say how long someone should grieve but there comes a time when we must press on. Sorrow may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning. […]

Obedience Brings Favor- Jeremiah 7:23 (NIV)

But I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.                                         […]

Mature Through Trials- James 1:4 (NIV)

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.                                           (James 1:4 NIV)   I want to be in this life for the long hull; enduring what comes my way with a good attitude. It is easy to give up when things get tough. I am reminded of […]

Are You Too Busy- Luke 10:41-42

  Martha, Martha you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.                                (Luke 10:41-42 NIV)   Life can be busy with many responsibilities. Many things like jobs, rearing children, after school sports and activities, watching media […]