“Be kind and honest and you will live a long life; others will respect you and treat you fairly.” Proverbs 21:21 Honesty is an important key to any relationship. The Bible tells us benefit of honesty with kindness is a long life. It is also being respected and being treated fairly. Imagine if every... Continue Reading →
““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 →
“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 →
“Listen! I stand at the door and knock; if any hear my voice and open the door, I will come into their house and eat with them, and they will eat with me.” Revelation 3:20 This was part of the message given to the church in Laodica. They were known as the lukewarm church.... Continue Reading →
“Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 I admit I struggle with 2 Corinthians 5:17. I was joined to Christ when I was eight years old. I became a new being. The old was gone. It is a beautiful picture... Continue Reading →
I was watching a movie this week, one of the characters said "It's the hardest job you will ever do." He was talking to the mother of his child, encouraging her in one of those rough timesmost parents go through. It's easy to think that when you have nothing to compare it too. As I... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 