Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! (Psalms 103:1 NKJV) I have no doubt that if you're reading this, you love God and are committed to Him the best way you know how. This Psalmist was pledging his total allegiance, total devotion...
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 NKJV) We often say that hope is a powerful motivator. It can fuel up and refresh the driest situation. Fear works exactly the...
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! (Psalms 34:8 NLT) Ever been to restaurant and someone looks at the menu and says “that looks good”? What's weird is that they're judging the taste of something by the way...
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV) There's no denying this is one challenging verse! After all who can be just like Jesus? It's a near impossibility!!! Before I was a Christian, I tried to live my life as a good person. With...
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. (Ps 51:10 NLT) It's interesting that David writes “create in me a clean heart…” in this verse. I think the tendency for most of us would be to frame it more like “make my heart...
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Phil 4:6 NLT Worry and prayer are two forces on separate ends of the spectrum. Prayer suggests the trust in, and need for a higher power. Worry...
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” (Heb 12:2 NKJV) Life can get tough. We can face struggles and obstacles that seem insurmountable. The unexpected (or expected) passing of a loved one; a child who's living for the world; a...
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7 NLT) Ever seen those movies where someone walks up, with apprehension, to a front door? They do a very...
“…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isa 40:31 NLT) ‘Hope' is THE most powerful motivator for the human condition....
The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:14 NLT) The NLT ends this verse with “Just stay calm”. The NKJV says “hold your peace”. When we're smack-bang in the middle of a battle – illness, a relationship breakdown,...
