“Spiritual growth is inevitable when we sacrifice our resources for the good of others.”  Read More

Psalm 139 (NLT)O Lord, you have examined my heart   and know everything about me.You know when I sit down or stand up.   You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.You see me when I travel   and when I rest at home.   You know everything I do.You know what I am going to say   even before I say it, Lord.You go before me and follow me.   You place your hand of blessing on my head.Such knowledge is ...  Read More

“I thought about how the Ten Commandments set a strong framework for living a righteous and holy life. But as I strive for sanctification through Jesus, I realize there is so much more to it.”   Read More

“God's calling bestows a unique and cherished status upon us. Despite His ownership of the entire earth, He desires us to be His own possession.”  Read More

“God's purpose in rescuing the Israelites was to build a relationship with them and claim them as His own people.”  Read More

“The health of our soul is important enough to sacrifice the things that will only bring temporary satisfaction.”  Read More

“God calls each of us to deeper levels of trust, in our own personalized, God-scripted ways.”  Read More

“Are you ready for the time when you will have to stand up to the world?”  Read More

“Because of His grace – this Great Exchange – we, like Barabbas, have been set free.”  Read More

“We must closely examine our hearts daily to see whether we are honoring Him with our lives or whether we are putting Him to death all over again with our sinful choices.”  Read More

“Rather than celebrating the light of Jesus, His peers focused on being offended.”  Read More

"Instead of desiring to kill Jesus, let’s invite Him in."  Read More

"What we choose to dwell on becomes what we believe…what we believe dictates our behavior."  Read More

"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