Meditating on the goodness of God is uplifting and builds us up. Over the years, as I have spent time with the Lord in my devotions, it is always uplifting. I may start in a bad mood, but after spending time with the Lord, He lifts me out of the muck and the mire. The …
We need each other is quite evident after we have walked through the recent virus that affected the world. Each of us was a helpless infant, but a caring loved one made it possible for us to grow up. If you think of a favorite memory, it was probably significant because of who you were …
A humble heart is always thinking of others before themselves. I know a friend who has significant accomplishments in God’s Kingdom, yet he would be the last person to tell you about them. The Apostle Paul tells us the importance of being humble. Philippians 2:3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking …
The mercy of God is kindness that we don’t deserve. Have you ever needed mercy? In the Bible, God’s mercy means His pity, compassion, and kindness toward people. His mercy shows up in the believer’s life at salvation, and God continues to show mercy in forgiveness.[1] His love for us is at the heart of …
God chose you to be born into this world and to draw you to faith. You are chosen! You were not an accident but part of God’s fantastic plan. There was a time in eternity when the Lord determined who you would be, when you would be born, and to whom. Psalm 139:16You (Lord) saw …
Praising the Lord has a powerful effect on the spiritual atmosphere around us. It is like turning on a light in the darkness. When I praise the Lord, I look up to him and remember what He has done and is doing in my life. There is no more significant praise we can give to …
Have you ever received warnings from God? Warnings from the Lord are never to hinder us but help us accomplish the plans the Lord has for our lives. God’s warnings can be as simple as rethinking our plans for the day to protecting our life from unseen danger. If you have ever been a parent, …
Did you know that meeting with God in worship is our Lord’s desire? The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords knows your name and desires to meet with you in worship! Wow, that is amazing. Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.[1] …
Jesus is worthy of our treasure. What do you think of when you think of treasure? If you could have a great treasure, what would it be? One of my favorite stories of treasure in the Bible is about the Kingdom of heaven being a treasure. Matthew 13:44The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure …
As we journey through life, we discover that it is not all mountain tops, but it can be difficult at times and discouraging. It is easy to get discouraged, but the Lord gives us joy along our journey. When we are down, we need to be encouraged by others and the Lord. The Apostle Paul …