Hebrews 3:13 says: “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness”. Encouragement goes far beyond complementing or praising others to help them feel better about themselves. Friends, we are called to encourage one another in ways that will lend support, […]
Change is inevitable. When life throws us unexpected curve balls, we can be assured we will be changed in some way, shape or form. Maybe a change in heart, maybe it will strengthen our relationships or sometimes, life’s events can make us bitter and hateful. Recently, I have endured a second major surgery in less […]
John 4:47-53 In today’s scripture, the official came to Jesus for help, so Jesus did what he asked. Scripture said he went away believing. However, the interesting thing about this verse is the point where the official was met by servants and told him his son was recovering. If he believed what Jesus had done, why did he […]
Deuteronomy 31:6-8 We have all experienced some kind of suffering in our lives. We wouldn’t be human if we haven’t. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritually. If you could choose the worst kind, which would it be? I myself would choose spiritual suffering. All the other ways, we can get through with Christ by our side; but […]
Ephesians 4:31 says: “Get rid of all bitterness …” Simply stated, bitterness is when the wounds from our past are affecting the present. Bitterness comes from hurtful words or acts that were done to us. Ultimately, what ends up occurring is that we bleed on people who never cut us. In an effort to pay back […]
What steals your joy and strength? Nothing will steal our strength and joy like living lives we do not love. The way we store energy is through our desires, values, passions, hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and ultimately our greatest capacity for energy storage is through what we love. Whether it is family, friends, job, church or hobbies. […]
Philippians 4:11-13 How many of us have failed at one thing or another? I think it’s safe to say that we all have. Failing at a position at work, a failing grade at school or maybe you picked the wrong sport to play in; whatever you have tried in your life that just didn’t work […]
Proverbs 18:21 tells us: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Though extremely small, our tongue (representing our words) is extremely powerful. The words we speak to people, over people, and about people are all shaping the person who is receiving them. Are we breathing life into […]
Psalm 91:7-11 Have you ever experienced a situation where if you would have been in a certain place at a certain time like you planned but something delayed you and thank God it did or you might have been in an accident or even worse, killed? Perhaps, if we dig deeper into this thought of God’s […]
We all have secrets, am I right? Of course, we do. Secrets that we will take to the grave before telling a soul. Why do we hold such deep, dark secrets? Mainly because it may hurt someone we love, or we feel so ashamed and embarrassed of what we’ve done or said. Whatever the secret […]