““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your friends, hate your enemies.’ But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”. Matthew 5:43-44 When I read about enemies, I often struggle, as I don't think. of people as enemies. There may be people I don't agree with... Continue Reading →
“But the earth will be as full of the knowledge of the Lord's glory as the seas are full of water.” Habakkuk 2:14 What an amazing thought that the world will have knowledge of God's glory. The devotion this morning described this as an intimate knowing, like Adam knew Eve. It is a beautiful picture.... Continue Reading →
“God offered him, so that by his blood he should become the means by which people's sins are forgiven through their faith in him. God did this in order to demonstrate that he is righteous. In the past he was patient and overlooked people's sins; but in the present time he deals with their sins,... Continue Reading →
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that he will forgive your sins. If you do, times of spiritual strength will come from the Lord, and he will send Jesus, who is the Messiah he has already chosen for you.” Acts 3:19-20 I often think of repenting as turning from sin; even more important,... Continue Reading →
There are times in my life where I have looked for God everywhere, and then when I pause I find Him right where I am at. Today as my pastor was sharing a message entitled He is Powerful, he shared about many examples where Jesus moved in power based on the faith of the person... Continue Reading →
“In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Our actions should point people to God. Just as the Word is a light unto our feet, our lives are a light as the only gospel... Continue Reading →
“And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 Love one another. I think at times we get confused and think the line following says "As they have loved you" instead of "As I (God)have loved you.” It is... Continue Reading →
“And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him.” 1 John 4:9 I will give you a warning, the thought that came to my mind when I read this didn’t probably come from God. I just know He can use anything... Continue Reading →
“So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.” Matthew 6:34 I often find myself struggling between planning for the future and reminding myself to live in the moment. I have never been a person who worries... Continue Reading →
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.” Proverbs 3:5-6 I love this scripture. I first learned it in King James Version as a child, I love to read it in... Continue Reading →
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