Speak Pleasant Words from a God-Cleansed Heart
Words have power that we all experience but seldom regulate. We live in a generation that thinks, “It’s my RIGHT to say what’s on my mind!” While I agree, I…
You Do NOT Own Me!
Words have meaning beyond their definitions. There are connotations that we often don’t think about or realize. Basically, what happens is our minds hear the words spoken and receive them…
The Blessing of Sense-Less Faith
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His followers. John records a time when He appeared to them that Thomas wasn’t there. The apostles told Thomas about seeing the risen Savior,…
“No Two Together” is DANGEROUS!
This verse is in the story of Saul’s first battle as King. He led Israel to victory over the Ammonites who had in the past overcome the tribes on the…
What is Your Talisman?
Leave my picture of Jesus and my Church Covenant alone! The people of Israel found themselves up against the huge, powerful army of Philistia, and soundly defeated, two days in…
Repentance and Redemption
Ruth was a Moabite woman, meaning she was a descendant of Moab, the son of Lot and one of his daughters. It was in the land of Moab that the…
The Burden of Being Enough
I wonder what it was like, listening to this Man who knew all things, who had turned water into fine wine, who had healed the sick and the lame, who…
God is Not an Input Add-on
I’ve often said that I love the way James wrote. Straightforward. No guessing what he meant. Just BAM! There’s truth, now do something with it. In today’s focus, James tells…
What’s in Your Heart-Wallet?
Whatever is in our hearts determines what we say and the actions we take. If we’re filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit, we radiate His light, peace, and…
#1 Life Hack for Christians
We all want a formula for life. We want the formula for younger skin, better travel, easier housework. I mean, who doesn’t love a great life hack? God, through Joshua,…
Discipline = Love? Yuck!
I grew up in a home of discipline. I got spankings. I was stood in a corner. I was given the “I’m disappointed” talk. The thing was, there was no…
You Don’t Deserve It
You don’t deserve the grace of the Lord. Neither do I. Nor does anyone else. According to scripture, our default heart setting is anti-God, opposed to Him on every level.…