God of Hope

What or who fills you with joy? Do you equate happiness with joy? What or who fills you with peace? Do you think of peace as merely the lack of violence or argument? What or who fills you with hope? Do you equate hope to wishing? How you considered all of these can be guaranteed?Continue reading “God of Hope”

I Shall Not Want

Psalm 23 is one of the best-known passages in the Bible. We often hear it read at funerals or memorial services. Many people will read it or recite it when facing difficult situations. It is used to provide strength, comfort, and peace when we feel weak and troubled. Yet, we can read, recite, and rememberContinue reading “I Shall Not Want”

New Every Morning

Do you like new things? Do you like the smell of a new car? Do you like how you feel when you put on a new outfit? Do you like putting new furniture in your home? Do you like trying new foods? Have you considered being new yourself? Have you considered the source of newness?Continue reading “New Every Morning”

God is Your Salvation

Do you trust anyone to the point that you have no fear? Is there someone who you believe can handle every situation? Are you completely unafraid in their presence? Do you believe in their strength? Do you believe they can save you no matter what may happen? There are some people we believe are invincible.Continue reading “God is Your Salvation”

The Lesson of Job

What is your normal reaction when things go awry? Do you react with strong negative emotions? Does your reaction change the situation? Do your negative emotions continue to build on themselves, getting worse? Have you considered a different way to react? When things go bad, we often react negatively. When things go from bad toContinue reading “The Lesson of Job”

Filled with the Spirit

What does it mean to you to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Do you think of it as a mysterious overwhelming feeling? Do you believe it is a divine gift from God? Or do you not think about it all because you do not believe you understand it? When we accept Jesus Christ asContinue reading “Filled with the Spirit”

Equipped for God’s Work

Are you lacking what you need to carry out your mission? Have you turned to the One who will give you all you need to accomplish the mission He set before you? Have you approached Him to confirm you are carrying out His will? We often search to discover God’s will for us. Many times,Continue reading “Equipped for God’s Work”