Home in Your Heart

When you are at home somewhere, you are comfortable. You are safe. Home is considered a special place, your special place. It’s where you reside. It’s where you rest. It’s where you remain for a great deal of time. Paul said for the word of Christ, the words spoken by Jesus, to have its home … Continue reading Home in Your Heart →

Let Peace Rule

The word rule means absolute power or control over something. In this world, we can allow many things to rule over us. No matter what is said, something rules you. I know some people ruled by anger while others are ruled by pleasure. Some are ruled by anxiety and worry. Others are ruled by doubt … Continue reading Let Peace Rule →

Renewed and Remolded

Clothes can make a person they say. I think that can be somewhat true. I know when I put on my sweatpants, I feel comfy and ready to relax and enjoy a quiet night with my Bible and whatever book I’m currently reading. When I put on dressier clothing, I am ready to get to … Continue reading Renewed and Remolded →

Set Your Mind

Your focus changes everything. If you focus on your problems, you will become overwhelmed by your problems. You will worry. You will become stressed. Your attitude will darken. When you focus on Christ, you realize for Whom you live and you are reminded of His Word. Focusing on Jesus helps you to live by Christ, … Continue reading Set Your Mind →

More Than a Story: Compassion

[The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37] Compassion – Deep awareness of the sufferings or misfortunes of another with a desire to relieve it. Verse 37 - And he said, "The one who showed mercy toward him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do the same." [NASB] Mercy – eleos (el'-eh-os) – pity, mercy, compassion, tender … Continue reading More Than a Story: Compassion →

Three R Challenge

This was a message I shared with a challenge for Lent. It can be a challenge for anyone at anytime of the year. At the end of the day, it is my prayer that we all will be relentless in our pursuit of Jesus as He is relentlessly pursuing us each day. The Three R … Continue reading Three R Challenge →

Forgiveness Outline

I recently shared a devotional on Forgiveness. Here's the outline for reference / resource. To download this, follow the link below. Forgiveness Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 [NLT] Parable of the Unmerciful Servant – Matthew … Continue reading Forgiveness Outline →

Your Best Songs

It should always be our aim to give our best to everything we do in life. The Bible says we should do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31) as a representative of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:17). This does not mean we should only give our best at work or our best at … Continue reading Your Best Songs →

Do It and Do It Well

When Hezekiah was speaking to the Levites, the people chosen by God to be set apart for God’s work, he was set on purifying the Temple. After years of neglect the Temple doors were opened, repairs were made and the Levites were prepared. Hezekiah said to them, “This is your life work; make sure you … Continue reading Do It and Do It Well →

React with Love

Today when I was walking my dog, he was charged by another dog. I was prepared for the situation; however, because the same dog owner allowed this to happen weeks ago. Last time, he had let his Golden Retriever run loose and the dog came and snapped at my dog. This time, he left his … Continue reading React with Love →