Because of God”™s faithfulness: (NASB) Psalm 91:1-4 “HE WHO dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say to the Lord, “˜My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”™ 3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of […]

Go to any book store and you will find books that speak of “˜Spirituality”™. People have a desire to be spiritual. Seeking spiritual things can be different from seeking the living God. Spirituality is not necessarily about the God of the Bible. From my own personal experience, my confidence is in God Who continued to […]

“The acorn doesn”™t fall far from the tree” is a phrase which points to the similarities children have to their parents. This phrase could be used with a positive, negative or neutral meaning. When Jesus says that knowing Him is to know His Father, that phrase becomes powerful and filled with the positive aspect of […]

People”™s names are important; they help to define the person. God declared His name as (NASB) Exodus 3:14 “I AM WHO I AM.” How does this name of the living God impact our lives? Think about the “˜I AM”™. It is awesome to know that God is the ever-present, living God Who IS! As a […]

Thomas and Peter did not “˜hear”™ what Jesus had just told them in that upper room during the Last Supper. Perhaps the other disciples also were puzzled. How many times have you listened but did not “˜hear”™ what another was saying? (NASB) John 14:5 “Thomas said to Him, “˜Lord, we do not know where You […]

Followers of Christ can point to specific times in their lives when God”™s words became relevant, vibrant and had deeper meaning for them. Trusting God is not just a cliché, it is to be the basis for life. Why? Choosing faith in God is the only option to knowing God and His comfort. His words […]

Prayer of the Week “TO YOU, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in You I trust, Do not let me be ashamed; Do not let my enemies exult over me. 3 Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; Those who deal treacherously without cause will be […]

Thoughts, attitudes and motives can (and do) affect our hearts. Troubling circumstances, troubles caused by others”™ words, actions and criticisms”¦all affect our relationships with others and with God. Peter was greatly concerned about Jesus leaving him behind”¦to wherever He was going. Jesus immediately went to the heart of His disciples”™ troubling thoughts. He dealt with […]

Jesus “˜sandwiched”™ His news that He would be leaving His disciples soon. He had told them of His glory, of being honored and exalted”¦then He told of His departure without them”¦then He told them to love one another. This was wondrous news from Jesus, but Peter”™s attention is riveted to the fact that Jesus was […]

There is a song which says: “What the world needs now is love, sweet love”¦” and it does! Each person needs love, to be loved and to love others. Selfishness demands love without thought of giving love. Selflessness gives love without expecting a return ~ but what blessing to know others love you. The blessing […]