“So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” ~ Genesis 2:3 The importance of taking time [...]

“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it [...]

Everyone get’s overwhelmed at times. During this busy time of year, it can be very tempting to give into the feelings of lack of control, stress, anxiety, or even depression. But God’s desire [...]

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” ~ Proverbs 16:3 What are you living for? Why do you wake up every day? What do you base your decisions [...]

There is a favorite picture of mine that shows what we think living a life for God is like compared to the actual reality of what living a life for God is like. [...]

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” ~ Colossians 3:23 When we are born, we aren’t equipped with everything we need [...]

“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ [...]

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” ~ Romans 8:28 Every day we encounter the [...]

“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of [...]

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has [...]

“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the [...]

“No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.” [...]

How do you look at the trials in your life? Do you look at them as a reason to be worried- or as an opportunity for God to move in your life? How [...]

“When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. [...]

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” ~ Colossians 4:2 God desires to have a relationship with you! Just like our natural relationships, there needs to be fellowship for the [...]

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that [...]

“But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:57 The reality is that we are victorious! No matter what battle we are facing [...]

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it [...]

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your [...]

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. [...]

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and [...]

“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” ~ Mark 1:35 Spending time with God is [...]

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7 God is love. Everything He is, everything He does, and every part of His [...]

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think [...]