Remember The Teachers- John 14:26 (NASB)
Remember the Teachers “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” (John 14:26 NASB) She smiled and waved. Her eyes twinkled as the yellow bus passed by her window. Leaning on […]
If You Are Broken, Come!- Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalms 34:18) Uncertain of the verdict she would receive, she sat on the bench. Nervous and embarrassed about not getting her paperwork finished, she sighed. The courthouse appeared empty, and she was the only one waiting on the bench. After […]
Refreshing Water- Ephesians 5:25-26
Husbands love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. (Ephesians 5:25-26) Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day, while working in the garden, than a tall glass of ice water. […]
Whiter Than Snow-Psalms 51:7
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7 KJV) I love the winter, especially when it snows. Its white flakes, when piled on the grass, sparkle in the sun. It brings out those who like to ski at resorts and others who like […]
I Must Love My Neighbor- (Luke 10:27 NASB)
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27 NASB) She was in need, but she was not my next-door neighbor. She found herself needing a job. She had not worked […]
Are You Lukewarm? – Revelation 3:15-16
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm and neither hot not cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3: 15-16) There are many wealthy people in the world who think they do not need to […]
Stand for the Truth- (John 14:6)
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.” (John 14:6 NASB) The world tells us many things. The media speaks, and many think what is said is true. Many do not research for themselves. Deception is running ramped. Many people do not know the […]
When the Wind Blows
When the Wind Blows We have had some powerful winds lately and many people have had trees down and a lot of damage to deal with. The wind can be unpredictable. We never know where it’s coming from or where it is going until it hits something or someone. Nicodemus came to Jesus at […]
When Trouble Strikes- Psalm 9:9-10
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You. (Psalm 9:9-10 NIV) Life can throw punches we are not looking for. Health issues appear and jobs fail. Sometimes we are left […]
When Plans Change-Jeremiah 29:11
(For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11) I had plans to work on the floor in my basement. The project has taken months, and I want it done. I […]