“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” (Lamentations 3:25-26) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tElvdnId4Q “I’ve been held by the Saviour – I’ve felt fire from above – I’ve been down to the river – I ain’t the… Read More »

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13) The Apostle Paul devoted much attention to the inner struggle between the flesh and the spirit. In his letters Paul uses… Read More »

“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) Today’s verse applies a bit of what I would call biblical logic to our understanding of God. First we are… Read More »

“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (1 Timothy 6:11-12) Today’s verse comes out… Read More »

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” (Psalm 46:10)   The best way to look at scripture is to examine its meaning and apply it to your everyday life. Today’s verse is a common one, but I took… Read More »

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14) Question to ponder this morning, “Why did God make the… Read More »

“But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.” (Galatians 6:4 NKJV) In today’s verse Paul is reiterating a very simple truth, we are all judged on our own actions. While this may not be a universal truth in society, in God’s eyes… Read More »

“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you… Read More »

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) This verse is part of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonian church, where he provides guidance on living a life that honors God and prepares for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Here, Paul is emphasizing the… Read More »

“Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.” (1 Chronicles 29:11) Worship, praise and giving our gratitude are all free. While I believe this to be… Read More »