Keep Praying and Do Not Give Up

Luke 18:1 (NKJV) Then He (Jesus) spoke a parable to them (His disciples), that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.  Have you ever prayed for something that you had already predetermined would never come to fruition?  I have done so.  This seems like a waste...

God Provides the Increase

1 Corinthians 3:6 (NKJV) (Words from the Apostle Paul to the people of Corinth), “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” To set the stage, on Paul’s second mission journey he stayed in Corinth for some time before setting sail for Syria (Acts 18:18). ...

The Will of God

Psalm 40:8a (NIV) I desire to do Your will, O my God. This short phrase, penned by King David centuries ago, remains true today for most Christians I know.  We do not always hit the mark as Scripture reminds us that, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs...

The Righteous

Proverbs 11:4 (NIV) Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.  My pastor once told me that he has officiated many funerals and not once was a storage unit attached to the back of the hearse.  Come to think of it, I have never seen...

Doing Good

Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.   “Doing good” is the main theme of this passage, especially in light of the words found in Gal. 6:10 which instructs the reader to do good...

Hugs from Heaven

James 1:17 (NIV) Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Our God is an amazing God!  He is a God with an abundance of mercy, grace, and compassion.  He is love.  He never...