Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. Instead, give yourselves completely to God… use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right. Romans 6:12-13 (NLT) You may know that I’m sometimes slow to catch on. Because of this character trait, God often repeats…

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV)   Have you ever had unappreciative house guests?   You cleaned more deeply than normal, prepared company recipes, fluffed up the seldom used guest towels, and provided an interesting bedside read. One…

Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. -Moses Exodus 14:13-14 (NIV) Let me share one more passage from Christine Caine’s Unstoppable. You…

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it! -Jesus Matthew13:45-46 (NLT)   This might be the shortest parable in the Bible – just two sentences!   The note in my study Bible interprets…

I pray that because of the riches of His shining-greatness, He will make you strong with power in your heart through the Holy Spirit. I pray that Christ may live in your heart by faith. I pray that you will be filled with love. I pray that you will be able to understand how wide…

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT) My sister and I are in Florida visiting my dad and settling some of his late wife’s affairs. I’ve focused…

Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that His kindness is intended to turn you from your…

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)   Dear brothers and sisters, when…

Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Galatians 6:7-8 (NLT)…

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace. Ephesians 3:7 (NLT)   The preacher called her selfish.   Jolayne requested a Biblical funeral. No life story. No funny anecdotes. Just the preacher’s godly words which seems the opposite of selfish.   But it was. Jolayne selfishly wanted every person attending…