Who Says You Can’t?-Philippians 4:13
(I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. NKJV) There are a lot of voices in the world today. Some say you can’t be successful because you are poor. Others say, you can’t get into that college because you aren’t smart enough. Many folks have been successful regardless of wealth, racial background, and […]
Run to Win- I Corinthians 9:24
(Do you know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you win. I Corinthians 9:24) Who doesn’t won’t to win a race? I do. When I ran track as a youth, I prepared to win. I knew there was always going […]
When Life Isn’t Fair-Proverbs 3:5-6
(Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6) Sometimes life does not seem fair. You may be a candidate for a promotion, one that you have been working hard for but, […]
My Hope in God-Psalm 42:5 (KJV)
(Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. Psalm 42:5 -KJV) I must admit, there are days that I feel downcast. It happens for no apparent reason. I woke up and […]
See The Goodness of God-Psalm 107-1
(Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever Psalms 107:1) I love to look for God in the smallest of things. I baked cut-out sugar cookies today and even though I had not iced them yet, they tasted so good. I enjoyed rolling out the dough over and over until […]
A Childhood Memory
The song, “Silver Bells” takes me back to my childhood days. Many different artists sang the song, but I remember Bing Crosby the most. He was one of my grandmother’s favorite singers. I remember seeing his show on our black and white television in the nineteen- sixties. During the Christmas season, my grandmother took my […]
Sing a New Song-Psalm 96:1-2
(Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Psalm 96:1-2) Ned loved to sing in the choir and did so every time he was given the opportunity. Then one day, he […]
Use Your Gift
Today, I have been thinking of the gifts that the Magi’s brought Jesus; Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Each one gave his special gift from their heart. This Christmas season, I look at my gifts. How can I give back to Jesus what He has given me to serve Him? I know everyone has a special […]
Bumps In the Road-Hebrews 12:2
(Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God Hebrews 12:2) Recently a family member lost his job and then a brief time later, he […]
What is Bothering You?-1 Peter 5:7
What is Bothering You! (having cast all your cares on Him, because he cares for you, 1 Peter 5:7) Have you ever woken from sleep feeling anxious and don’t know why? I have. All worries flood […]