Have you ever seen God bring good out of a hard situation? Yesterday, we saw how Paul’s imprisonment actually advanced the Gospel. In Philippians 1:27-30, Paul calls all believers to stand firm together. In persecution, in need, in dark times, we need each other for help and support. This is a great time for the…
When I was younger (many moons ago), there were only a few special days on the calendar. Days like Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc… But now it seems that every day is a “special” day. Did you know that the 1st Friday in June is National Donut Day? Or that April 2nd is National…
Margie and I just spent a week in Key West with our granddaughters. And while being away from the stress of our everyday lives, I found myself creating different kinds of stress many times on our “vacation.” What to do? Where to eat? Why are the girls crying? In a beautiful setting, I was missing…
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10 At some point, every one of us asks the question: “Why am I here?” The world offers countless answers: success, happiness, comfort, and influence. But those answers leave us empty…
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 Think about someone you’ve known who was strong and steady. Not the loudest. Not necessarily the most successful. But someone whose faith stood the test of time. Maybe it was a grandparent who read their…
What’s something in your life you once resisted letting go of—but now you’re thankful it’s gone? In the moment, there may have been some pain and loss, but looking back, it was necessary to be pruned to make us stronger, better, and more Christ-like. Pruning may feel painful in the moment, but God uses it…
The Word of God isn’t just a book to study; it’s food to feast on. I loved to read from a very young age, and I saw myself as the characters in the stories. And just like certain books shape us deeply, God’s Word is meant to nourish and shape our souls every day. Living…
Jesus is not just the beginning of faith; He is the very soil that nourishes our growth as His followers. Our growth flows from abiding in Him. Where are your roots? Are you drawing life from Christ, or just going through the motions?
Many have asked me for some practical steps to build on God’s Word. Here are a few that I have used: 1. Daily Devotion – Don’t just read the Bible occasionally—let it be your daily bread. Our free devotionals can help get you started. However, the best experience is to dive into His Word. 2.…
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 We are in a series that digs deeper into God’s Word—the Bible. On Sunday, we explored Hebrews 4:12. It…