Scripture: Psalms 91:4-6 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.As I collect my thoughts from a long dayMore and more I realize who keeps me okayIt...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Timothy 1:9 – Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.Titus 2:11-12 – For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the...  Read More

Scripture:  Galatians 5:1, 13-16 -"Standfast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage... ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. But if ye bite and devour...  Read More

Scripture:  The Lord sent this message to Jonah, the son of Amittai:  “Go to the great city of Nineveh and give them this announcement from the Lord:  ‘I am going to destroy you, for your wickedness rises before me; it smells to highest heaven.’” JONAH 1:1 (TLB)    The Ninevites, reputedly a very wicked and barbaric people, surprisingly HEEDED the warning of Jonah, the reluctant prophet who WANTED...  Read More

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1 (NKJV) -  “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”        Did you know that as early as the mid-1940s, humankind had developed two major ways of predicting the position and intensity of hurricanes?  These methods involved something called aircraft reconnaissance and computer technology—the latter of which emerged in the ...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.Christ is our steadfast foundation.  In this verse, Paul let the believers know that they could be steadfast and unmovable in their faith, because of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.  They we...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.I prayed early this morning, and I’ve been challenged alreadySatan, temptation, and the flesh are rising, all before 11My continual praye...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 22:10 -  'From birth I was cast on You; from my mother's womb You have been my God.'  Roots convey the idea of foundation and basics, of origins and principle, of nurture and fundamentals, the anchor before the ceiling; strings speak to connectedness and the constituency behind both literal and metaphorical 'fabric'; bridges speak to the path allowing us to be us, a construct wh...  Read More

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