Luke 22:20(NLT) says, “After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.” Our blessed Lord and Savior confirmed the new covenant between God andRead More →
The psalmist said in Psalm 119:37(NLT), “Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.” It is utterly amazing how timely this scripture is. There is much in our world today that isn’t worth a look, but many of us are captivated by it. These areRead More →
God never disappoints. If we allowed this one truth to really be rooted in our hearts, we would find that life is so much sweeter. There are many people that are having a very difficult time. Whether it is grief, financial trouble, health challenges, relationship issues, or extreme sadness, everyoneRead More →
In Genesis 12:1-3(NLT), God said to Abraham, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing toRead More →
The Old Testament Book of Job is known because of the tribulations that Job experienced. Many people have speculated about why he endured such troubles, but it is Job, himself, who gives us our most revealing detail. Regarding all that he experienced during the tribulation period of his life, JobRead More →
Believers are being pulled a thousand different ways these days. We’re told that we should get on certain bandwagons and that God won’t be pleased if we don’t. But something about this isn’t settling right, and many believers are not exactly sure how to feel about everything that is goingRead More →
The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 3:13-14(NLT), “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize forRead More →
Try as we might, none of us will ever get away from the reality that ultimately how we feel about God will translate to how we feel about ourselves. You and I can only do good to the extent that we believe we have been empowered by God to accomplishRead More →
Talk to any faithful believer that has gone through a storm and just about all of them will tell you that it’s a sure sign a promotion and elevation is on its way. When you’re really going through it, you’re probably not thinking about what’s on the other side ofRead More →
Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 6:33(NKJV), “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Most believers know this verse very well, and it is a bedrock to the kind of relationship God desires with every person. When MatthewRead More →
I bet just about every woman knows the verse in Philippians 4:6(NLT). It tells us, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Look at how simple Heavenly Father has made this for us. First, He tellsRead More →
Colossians 2:9-10(NLT) says, “For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. 10 So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” For the sake of knowing our identity in Christ and being confident in it,Read More →
A greater level of spiritual maturity is upon us. The past is gone, and it will never come again. For some people, that is a very sad message. For others, it is just the fuel they need to keep pressing. For those for whom this is a sad message, considerRead More →
In Ephesians 4:1(NLT), the Apostle Paul said, “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” One of the reasons that this verse should stick to our bones is because of the condition PaulRead More →
In Deuteronomy 30:10(NLT), Moses told the people of God living in Old Testament times, “The LORD your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the LORD your God with allRead More →
When I was a little girl, I got burned on my ankle, and it hurt something awful. It happened one hot summer day in August, right before I started first grade. My aunt was in the front room of my great grandmother’s house straightening her hair. I watched in aweRead More →
God tells us through the Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:9(NKJV), “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” This verse of scripture is extremely essential in the Christian life. The first indication that it’s packing aRead More →
In the Old Testament, Joshua 6 tells us about the fall of Jericho. In those days, it was customary for a city to wall itself off by building surrounding walls and gates as a way of protecting its citizens and possessions. Jericho had been even more diligent with securing itsRead More →
God has blessed each of us immeasurably. There are blessings we couldn’t possibly enumerate or articulate, and these blessings converge upon us in such a way that we woke up this morning to see another day. We’ve got another opportunity to praise God and to thank Him for being soRead More →
Have you ever looked in a person’s face and thought about what they could have been if they had chosen another path? It happened to me not long ago, and I felt it was truly a supernatural experience. Sometimes we’re so engaged with the daily grind, that we forget toRead More →
Genesis 6:8-9(NLT) tells us, “But Noah found favor with the LORD. This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God.” This chapter begins by telling us thatRead More →
Jesus Christ told his followers in John 14:1(NLT), “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” The beauty of his words in this verse are overwhelming, particularly when we consider the reality that the depth of his unspeakable suffering was very near. In theRead More →
What would you say is the greatest obstacle standing in the way of your happiness right now? Just about every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ would probably answer this question the same way. Jesus tells us in John 10:10(NKJV), “The thief does not come except to steal, and toRead More →
In the beginning of Numbers 12, the siblings of Moses criticized him because he had married an Ethiopian woman. Miriam, a prophetess and his sister, and Aaron, the priest and older brother, had of course worked with Moses to achieve God’s purpose, but here in this chapter, we see theRead More →
In Jeremiah 13, the prophet, Jeremiah, warned God’s people living during Old Testament times about their arrogance and disobedience. They were not giving glory to God or acknowledging Him in their hearts, but instead had refused to listen to His guidance and directives. Heavenly Father warned them that they wouldRead More →
You would be hard pressed to find a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ that doesn’t long in their hearts to know more about getting answers to prayer. It’s true! We love other people and want the best for them. We pray for God’s people all over the world, andRead More →
God left an indelible example and demonstration for us regarding the awesome power of His love. God’s love produces things. His love creates, motivates, and causes things to come together in the most miraculous ways. He didn’t have to let us in on these wondrous secrets, but He did. WordsRead More →
There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that something in both the supernatural and the natural realm has changed. We have moved into a time like no other in the history of humanity, and God is doing some pretty spectacular things in the earth. Some are saying that ChristRead More →
Michelle’s lifelong dream was to become a Registered Nurse, but because of a lack of financial resources and the need to work, she couldn’t finish nursing school. Life continued to get in the way, and at the age of 42, she has found herself unfulfilled and dissatisfied with her life.Read More →
Life is moving at an increasingly accelerated rate. Some things are changing fast, but it is important that we also remember that some things will never change. As we examine what is happening all around us, we can see the devil is very busy, and we must also know thatRead More →