God Is Watching

Scripture When birds are sold, two sparrows cost only a penny. But not even one of those little birds can die without your Father knowing it…So don’t be afraid. You are worth more than a whole flock of birds. Quote Your sins may darken the awareness of God’s love, but they cannot darken the reality…

A Future And A Hope

Scripture For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. ~Hebrews 13:14, NLT Quote “Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” ~Viktor Frankl Everyone needs something to look forward to, we call this hope. Regret looks backward but hope always…

Refusing A Gift

Scripture For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. ~Romans 6:23, NLT Quote A person who has given himself entirely to Jesus Christ will never think that he has done too much for Him. ~Henry Scougal I read a devotion yesterday that…

Thank You Jesus

Scripture Remember… few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy…Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.  ~I Corinthians 1:26-17, NLT Quote God can humble the great…

The Infinite Giver

Scripture  “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Quote His love has no limit, His grace has no measure, His power no boundary known unto men, For out of His infinite riches in…

Good Old Fashioned Faith

Scripture Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ~Colossians 3:12, NIV Quote True transformation in Jesus is not a quick fix or a fad. It is a lifetime of quiet, gradual transformation into the likeness of Christ. ~ Monica La Rose [ODB] I get…

Invisible Scars

Scripture Please deal gently with me, Yahweh; show me mercy, for I’m sick and frail and weak. Heal me, Yahweh, for I’m falling apart. ~Psalm 6:2, TPT Quote Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can’t be seen, but still cause real pain and anguish. ~Lisa M. Samra [ODB] Most of us carry scars that…

The Joy of Giving

Scripture Let giving flow from your heart, not from a sense of religious duty. Let it spring up freely from the joy of giving. ~2 Corinthians 9:7, TPT Quote There ought to be things we should like to do, and cannot do because our gifts to the Kingdom work exclude them. ~Lewis and Bailey There…

Keep It Vague

Scripture The pastors who lead the church well should be paid well. They should receive double honor for faithfully preaching and teaching the revelation of the Word of God. ~1 Timothy 5:17, TPT Quote The more vague and indefinite our preaching, the more comfortable the people sitting in the pew. ~Martyn Lloyd Jones {modified} Jesus…

Psalm 16

Scripture I said to Yahweh, “You are my Maker and my Master. Any good thing You find in me has come from You.” ~Psalm 16:2, TPT Quote Unless you learn to receive, the Christ life will be impossible for you. ~Calvin Miller I love the Psalms and I like David’s theology. Our Heavenly Father is the supreme…