Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 (NKJV) -  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ….who comforts us in all our tribulation, so that we  will be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”       A dear family member recently shared with me how some co-workers were giving her some grief.  She is their supervisor, poss...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 143:8 Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.Lord! Thank You for waking me up on this beautiful morningI seek You as I open my eyes, even before I start yawningThe alarm clock sounds off, but You awakened me from my sleepClearly, Your plans and purpose for me will con...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 12:3 HCSB  - For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one.Unmerited favor … “God’s favor toward the unworthy” … God’s choice to forgive us, bless us, keep us, provide for us and protect us even though we don't deserve it. Simply put, ...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 30:5b - Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.When you are in the midst of an overwhelming trial/storm, remember one day it will be worth it all when you see Jesus!  By faith, don’t focus on what you are facing now, because things will change.  Either your situation will change or how you deal with your situation will change.   II Corinthians 12:7-10 says...  Read More

Scripture:  Galatians 6:9-10 - And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.Are you one of those that began to serve the Lord Jesus Christ with excitement and energy, but now have or seem to be feeling like you want to quit?  The...  Read More

Scripture:  Heb. 12: 7 “ If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?”Daniel responded right to authority, thereby, having God’s favor upon his life. When we do things according to our own desires and will, we make trouble for ourselves. Therefore, we should maintain close fellowship with the Lord and ask for wisdom in our circums...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 12:9a - And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.There seems to be no trouble like the trouble of having turbulence on an airplane while traveling.  You are helpless, and you have no control or any idea of how long it will last.  In life, you have many experiences of turbulence, if you will.The comforts of living a fa...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 2:12 – Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.When I was growing up, my mother used to read Bible stories to me; and my parents took me and my siblings to church every Sunday.  I thought the Bible was like any other book/novel.  I wondered if what was in the Bible ...  Read More

Scripture:  Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.I am financially, emotionally, and mentally at a dead endFor so long my daily presentation is to fake it and pretendI can only see what my eyes seeDiscouraged from the circumstances that bind meBased on my understanding there’s n...  Read More

Scripture:  (Luke 24:44- NKJ) “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning me.”In nearly every place of business where I found myself during the past few weeks,  there was an amazing response regarding Easter, resurrection, and the living Savior. Department s...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalm 11:3  NKJV -  “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”The world has always had ongoing plagues, socio-political movements, meteorological disasters, and wars aplenty.  It seems, however, that since the mid 1960s, particularly in the United States—approaching its 244th year as a nation this July 4th—we’ve been advancing at break-neck speed toward the precipice...  Read More

Scripture:  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever ...  Read More

Scripture:  Zechariah 13:9 I will bring the one-third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined,And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them.I will say, ‘This is My people’; And each one will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’ ”Lord! I’ve been praying and praying about my mattersYour ways are not my ways, so patience, I haven’t masteredAlthough, I know w...  Read More

Scripture:  “And He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read.”   Luke 4:16 (CSB)Certainly, church attendance does not save anyone, and there are reasons why some people are incapable of attending in-person worship services (e.g., work schedule, physical infirmities, a passing pandemic, etc.), but inasmuch a...  Read More

SCRIPTURE:  “And let us watch out for one another to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together as some are in the habit of doing, but  encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.”  Hebrews 10:24, 25 (CSB)    You may or may not have a fireplace in your home, but you needn’t have one to relate to the desirability of their purpose or function.  While ...  Read More

Scripture:  “But as it is, they desire a better country, that is a heavenly one.  Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them.”  Hebrews 11:16 (NASB)Author Ken Gire is quoted as saying, “From the glimpses of heaven given us by Jesus, we know that whatever else heaven is, it’s FULL of joy.” [Reflections on Your Life (1998)]  As meditation-worthy as that ...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 5:7 – We walk by faith, and not by sight.I remember when I invited Jesus Christ into my life in August of 1978.  I knew life was more than just what I had been experiencing.  There was a void in my life, but I didn’t know how that void could be filled.  I tried to fill the void with many worldly things.  When I finally invited Jesus Christ into my life, the void was fill...  Read More

Scripture:  James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.Lord, I simply can’t hear YouThere’s no clear service that comes throughMaybe I am not in the right positionThe signal is low with poor and weak receptionI am guilty of allowing distractions to worsen conditionsMy heart has hardened wi...  Read More