“. . . for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Isaiah 56:7 What comes to mind when you think of God’s house? As you allow your mind to conjure images of His church, what is it that you see? God said that His house would be called a […]
“. . . I AM WHO I AM . . .” “. . . This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation.” Exodus 3:14,15 Have you experienced I AM? Have you encountered the God who IS? One of my favorite biblical stories of the […]
“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.” –St Augustine I spent a good bit of my life misunderstanding faith. Instead of exercising it and living my life by it, I thought of faith more like a noun—something we hold in our hearts. If […]
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 If you tune your ear to the conversations taking place in our homes and across our media outlets, you will often hear […]
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 I have just enjoyed the […]
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5 I must begin today in worship of my Lord and King! He is the Beginning, the End, the First and the Last. He is Faithful and True. He is Redeemer, Savior, and […]
I'm excited to introduce you to Susan Stilwell, a free-lance writer who loves the Lord and serves Him through her gift of teaching. I asked her to share a word with us this week. I pray you'll be encouraged by the truths she shares and will accept her challenge to pray. Be blessed, dear one. […]
“For many are invited, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 (NIV, 1984) Can you sense the Spirit of God moving, dear one? My soul has come alive with expectant anticipation! He summons His body to rise, to awaken from our complacent slumber and stand for the glory of His great Name. Our Lord desires to […]
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13, NIV (1984) In two and […]
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 With faithful certainty, January rolls around each year offering the promise of a new start. If you’re like me, you’ve probably had your share of New Year’s Resolutions. Looking forward to a new […]
