Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5 New King James Version (NKJV) - Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror? The older I become, the more details I miss when taking a quick glance. A more careful examination would reveal min...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 7:12 (NKJV) - Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”  Have you ever been talking to somebody, and you haven’t finished more than a couple of sentences before their eyes start scanning the horizon for someone else they can greet or grab the attention of, leaving you standing there wondering, ‘Gee, what happened?  Wa...  Read More

Scripture:  (Ephesians 5:20 NKJ)  …Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Psalm 92:1 ) It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High  (Psalm 92: 1, 2) To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night.Thanksgiving Day holiday observance is one of my favorite times of the year...  Read More

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans12:1 (CSB) – Therefore brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God,  I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, this is your true worship.  God never fails to let us know what He expects or requires of us.  Many times in the business world, supervisors don’t fully train or explain to their employees what is required of them. Employe...  Read More

Scripture: Numbers 11:1 (NASB) - Now the people became like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the LORD; and when the LORD HEARD IT, His anger was kindled,…  We recently purchased some “Yellow Sticky Traps” for a no-see-ums infestation we experienced around our home toward the end of summer.  Hung strategically in our basement and next to our kitchen window and waste basket, they ha...  Read More

Scripture:  Joshua 7:1-12 and 24-26 - But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. 2 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east of Bethel, and spake unto...  Read More

Scriptures: (Proverbs 17:17  NKJ)   A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 18:24)  A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks (stays) closer than a brother.We all have had friends/friendships- starting in grade school years and throughout adulthood. Our gaining of this friend may have been through some close association or ...  Read More

Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.Someone has been knocking at my doorIt’s been so long since I have invited my LordLately, it hasn’t been home sweet homeThere’s a vacancy, yet I choose to be aloneAs for my house, there’s been a voidI’ve invited ill-advised tenants, ...  Read More

Scripture:  I John 4:1 (NASB) - Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.When it comes to reading and meditating on God’s Word, do you “cherry-pick?”  Specifically, do you tend to avoid exploring those sections of the Bible that seem more radical, behaviorally speaking, or difficult to embrace and obey?     Many who only read certain portions of G...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.Those who have never invited Jesus Christ into their lives don’t know what they are missing.  On the other hand, those who have invited Jesus Christ into their lives may not realize all that they have in Him or may need reminding especially during...  Read More

Scripture:  I Thessalonians 3:  2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. 4 For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it...  Read More

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Scripture:  (Matthew 14:14 NKJ)  “And when Jesus went out: He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them,…”May Christ’s compassion in the scripture verse above inspires you to respond to the need of others by putting love into action today.During your life, a time will come, whereas you come to situations that you cannot discern the magnitude- What do you do?  You perhaps wil...  Read More

Scripture:  Colossians 3:23-24 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.2 Corinthians 5:9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.Psalm 51:4 Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight—That You ...  Read More

Scripture:  Genesis 3:11 -  And HE said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?When you come to purchase and own a home, you become aware of the neighborhood, the immediate neighbors, the property boundaries, the near traffic, the grounds, the home itself, and perhaps its story. You come to know its size, its value, it...  Read More

Scripture:   Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) - For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.    Whether we admit it or not, many of us find ourselves a bit uncomfortable with the above Scripture; it suggests the paradox that we ourselves are not completely in control of every aspect of our lives, of everything that hap...  Read More

Scripture:  Proverbs 9:7-9 (CSB) – The one who corrects a mocker will bring abuse on himself; the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.  8 Don’t rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you.  9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.  Proverbs is a book about wisdom.  Unfortunately, it is a book that is neglected...  Read More