"Whatever gets your heart gets you."  Read More

“By nurturing love in our hearts, we create a safe space for Christ's presence to dwell in and radiate through us.”  Read More

 Psalm 119:33-40 (NASB)Teach me, the way of Your statutes, Lord,And I shall comply with it to the end.Give me understanding, so that I may comply with Your LawAnd keep it with all my heart.Make me walk in the path of Your commandments,For I delight in it.Incline my heart to Your testimonies,And not to dishonest gain.Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless,And revive me in Your ways.Est...  Read More

“Shouldn’t we be thinking about how to live and behave in the here and now, so that we are ready when Christ returns?”  Read More

“If God isn’t the source of your strength, then the heart of the problem is a problem with your heart.”  Read More

“If your behavior doesn’t reflect His heart, you’ve missed His message”  Read More

Ephesians 2:1-10 (NIV)As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by ...  Read More

Colossians 1:15-22 (NLT) Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,for through him God created everythingin the heavenly realms and on earth.He made the things we can seeand the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.Everything was created through him and for him.He ex...  Read More

Following Jesus is not difficult, but it does take some discipline to keep from falling back into our old habits.   Read More

As you read through the scripture for today, take note of three key phrases: Make disciples Baptize them Teach them  Read More

We all cover our lamp with a basket sometimes, but to follow Jesus means we are to overcome our fears and shine bright. What is the basket in your life that keeps you from shining?  Read More

Paul is telling us that at one time we were sinners, enemies of God. This was what defined us: our brokenness and our resistance to God and His ways. But Christ shed his blood to reconcile you back to God, making you sons and daughters of God.  Read More

For many of us, our spiritual journey has its ups and downs, but it’s not how we start, it’s how we end.  Read More

Romans 8:28-29 (NLT) And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.ReflectionAs I sit down to write this reflection, a text comes through: the ten-year-old ...  Read More

Philippians 4:6-9 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whateve...  Read More

Colossians 1:9-14 (NIRV)That’s why we have not stopped praying for you. We have been praying for you since the day we heard about you. We keep asking God to fill you with the knowledge of what he wants. We pray he will give you the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we wa...  Read More

John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Reflection  Where do you go when you want to seek God’s presence? I don’t mean that passing prayer you pray as you go about your day, but when you are intentionally planning a time of prayer and worship? Plan a time in your s...  Read More

Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV) “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you...  Read More

Exodus 33:12-16 (NLT) One day Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Take these people up to the Promised Land.’ But you haven’t told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, ‘I know you by name, and I look favorably on you.’ If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. And remember that...  Read More

Proverbs 3:1-6 (ESV) My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do ...  Read More

“Who deserves our utmost trust – men and women with credentials behind their names, or the One who unconditionally loves us, protects us, and saves us from our own devices?”   Read More

“Does your relationship with God enable you to stand firm on His promises?”  Read More

“You and I were created for a purpose. That purpose is to share the love of Christ and to glorify God in all that we do.”  Read More

Each Wednesday, you will receive a scripture to read, a series of reflection questions, and a link to a worship song. Take time to read or listen to the scripture and note any key points that resonate with you. This is often how God speaks to us, so pay close attention and listen for those moments that make you feel comforted, convicted, humbled, or encouraged. The reflection questions will guide you into a time of thinking about how and why it is important to seek God’s presence in our lives. Finally, there will be a link to a YouTube video with worship music. This is supplied to create time to pray and seek God. You can use your own music or sit in silence, but be sure to close your time by asking God to draw near to you.  Read More