The more I reflect on life, the grace of God, and my own ability to be good enough, the more I recognize my profound need for God in my life. On my best days, I struggle and make mistakes. Yet, whether it is my best or worst day, my need for GOD is the same.... Continue Reading →
Our words can get us into a lot of trouble. Emotion sometimes can drive us in the wrong direction causing us to drift further off course. Proverbs 30:32 says, “If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.” The phrase "put your hand on... Continue Reading →
Self-praise reveals a lack of humility. It can be challenging to feel overlooked or unacknowledged for a good deed. However, it is important to remember that God sees all. Likewise, the value of the act of kindness remains intact regardless of who receives the credit, as the recipient of the kind act still benefits. If... Continue Reading →
“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end... Continue Reading →
As Moses fled for his life from the face of Pharaoh, his flight led him to Midian where he encountered the seven daughters of the priest of Midian. The priest’s daughters were watering their fathers flock when other shepherds began to drive them away. Moses stepped in, protected them and assisted with their work resulting... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah’s courage to tell the truth led to his life being threatened. Although threatened, Jeremiah bravely responded saying, “…amend your ways and your doings and obey the voice of the LORD your God; then the LORD will relent concerning the doom that He has pronounced against you.” Jeremiah 26:13 “As for me, here I am,... Continue Reading →
Despite Israel’s irreverence, it was never GOD’s desire that His people die. Jeremiah the prophet was given a message from GOD in Jeremiah 26 and instructed to not diminish a word. The intent of the message was that they may listen, change their minds and obey. If they would, GOD would relent in enforcing the consequences... Continue Reading →
No one has the power to save as the LORD does. His saving power is unique. We must view God's power to save as a one-of a-kind power and be completely blown away by it. The Apostle Paul teaches that the Gospel is the power of God for salvation. Romans 1:16 The good news about... Continue Reading →
Paul had given up everything he once regarded significant in his life, that he may gain Christ and be a partaker of the resurrection from the dead. However, he readily acknowledges that he is not there yet, saying, “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay... Continue Reading →
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” (Philippians 2:12) The words work out means to work fully, accomplish, to finish or fashion. “Work out…” katergazomai kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee From G2596 and G2038; to work... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 