Scripture:  I Corinthians 9:19-22 - For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; 21 to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Chri...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 34:18 - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.As a former hospice nurse, I have, of course, had many encounters with those who have been given a terminal diagnosis.  I found that communicating with the family about death came with no real effort.  I have lost many who were dear to me, so I can speak from my grief experiences.  So the re...  Read More

Scripture:  “Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.”  1 Peter 3:3, 4  (NKJV)I read somewhere that American women, on average, spend about $3,756 a year  on beauty products! Talk abo...  Read More

Scripture: John 6:51 NKJ - I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, He will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.Jesus never gave up an opportunity to teach, to enlighten and to reveal spiritual truths, not only just for now (present), but for an eternity.  On many occasions, what He really t...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 1:18 - Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.Lord, no longer can we do this!Clearly, there is nothing but sin in our midstOur words, thoughts, and action, are shamefully wickedWe’re expecting and accepting Your consequences and vengeanceWe’v...  Read More

Scripture: (19:1 NKJ) The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of His Hands.I heard the lyrics to this ole favorite hymn this morning as I prepared breakfast. I am reminded of how I sang that hymn during my youth. I agreed with the writer then, and I agree today. This is my Father’s world speaks a truth that cannot be disputed. During my travel, I have witnessed man...  Read More

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1 NKJV -  “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,…” Have you ever heard a discordant note on a piano or an organ?  It’s not very soothing to the ears, is it?  It draws attention, though, to the source emitting the sound!  Sometimes the poor sound is a matter of combining the wrong notes, the musician’s ne...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 8Have you been keeping scores? Perhaps I should elaborate - SCORES are Spiritually Clarifying Oracles Redeeming Every Seeker, an acronym. So, are you keeping scores? These would be scriptural chunks to meet the need, when life gets crazier [or when we go crazy within it] They are great to have and to hold, and even better to have memorized as we walk out this faith daily. It's g...  Read More

Scriptures: Joel 2:13 NKJ …rend your heart , and not your garment; return to the Lord your God. For He is gracious and merciful. Slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm.The people of the land of Judah are spoken to by prophet Joel regarding  their need to repent. The sins of the people had brought urgency to Prophet Joel to appeal to them the Word of the Lord and calle...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 8:9 - 'For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.'Who knows if when his foot touched the ground of Jerusalem, that he expected that which was to come. This was a Jerusalem that was abuzz, as if someone kicked the hornet's nest - this was the Jerusalem where the exp...  Read More

Scripture:  Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you goPhilippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Ephesians 3:20 - God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think.Hebrews 13:6 - S...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 12:7-10 -  And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect ...  Read More

Scripture:  Prov. 19:11  “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” An account was related about someone approaching the late Ruth Bell Graham and attempting to relay an unfavorable report about something that her husband, the esteemed evangelist Billy Graham, had done.  Her calm response to the individual was, ‘I distinctively recall deciding to NOT remember...  Read More

Scripture:  1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (Genesis Bible Fellowship Church)NOW, LET’S HAVE CHURCH!Genesis Bible Fellowship Church, we miss youOur place of praise, worship, fellowship, and refugeFirst thing in ...  Read More

Scripture:  Jude 24 - Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless  before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.What causes a shift in the road you take?  There are many things that could do that:  a sign on the road giving instruction and or direction, a bump in the road, and/or debris on the road.  And just like a shift in the road, there are shifts in ...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 3:18 HCSB -  “We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are  being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.”      A Brandon Heath song from a few years back was titled “Give Me Your Eyes (so I can see).”  Those simple lyrics present a worthy goal for every soul who believes on ...  Read More

Scripture:  Genesis 3:7-8 - "... the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden."Genesis 3:22 - "Unto Adam also and to his w...  Read More

Scripture:  I Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”Perseverence. No matter how difficult it is or how long it is, God’s timing makes it all worthwhile. Calvin Coolidge said “PRESS ON. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than...  Read More