What Can I Give To The Lord?

We recently celebrated Thanksgiving, giving thanks to the Lord for all the blessings He bestows on us daily. One morning while reading the New Century Version of the Bible; I came across Psalm 116:12, where the questions was asked. What can I give to the Lord for all the good things he has given me? … Read more

Stand On The Promises Found In Psalm 91

Much gloom and doom is broadcasted on the daily news, and many people believe we are witnessing what was prophesized in the Bible before Jesus returns to earth. Is there any need to fear? No, but we need to be prepared for what’s coming our way. Satan makes it easy for us to be afraid. … Read more

The Gift of Encouragement

We are living in trying times with people facing all kinds of challenges and trials. Christians are not exempt in their struggles to get through each day. In Romans 12:6-8, encouragement is one particular gift someone may be blessed to have, and they are to use it to encourage others. Yet, that one gift can be applied … Read more

Cast Your Burdens On The Lord

I Peter 5:7 says to cast our cares on the Lord because He cares for us. Two Scripture verses invite us to do the same thing – to cast our burdens on the Lord. Psalm 55:22 reminds us again that we don’t have shoulder any burdens unless we choose to. I admit I’ve had to ask the … Read more

God Is Able

Years ago, a co-worker gave me a mug with the verse from 2 Corinthians 9:8 on the front. I treasure this mug as the gift reminds me that God is able, and He has proven time and time again that His Word is true. When you read 2 Corinthians 9:8, take notice of four key words that stand out: … Read more

Depend On God For Your Success

Proverbs 16:3 is one of my favorite Scripture verses. “Commit to the Lord whatever do you, and your plans will succeed.” How true it is. Yet; many people including myself can attest, when we try to do things on our own without ever consulting the Lord first, those plans often don’t succeed. A great amount of money, time, … Read more

Work As Unto The Lord

According to this Scripture verse, whatever work we do is to be done, heartily, as to the Lord and not to men  It goes on to say that from the Lord we will receive the reward of the inheritance, for we serve the Lord Christ. Whatever work we do for our Lord Jesus is never in vain. … Read more

Be Anxious For Nothing

When we allow anxiety and worry to control our thoughts, we become weary. God does not want us to be anxious or worried over anything. He invites us to give those burdens over to Him, with the assurance nothing is too small or too big for the Lord to handle. By reading His Word we … Read more

Jesus Shed Blood For Our Healing

Before being crucified, Jesus willingly took 39 lashes. He shed His blood for our healing of every  disease and sickness. Isaiah 53:5 says, “And with his stripes we are healed,” which is repeated in I Peter 2:24 (NIV), “by his wounds you have been healed. ” What does this tell us? Jesus shed His blood … Read more

Peace Is A Gift From God

Scripture verses on peace makes it obvious, the Lord desires we have peace in our lives. Colossians 3:15 (NIV) says, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.” This implies we play a role in experiencing peace. The choice is ours. If God wants us to obey His commandments and have peace, He will … Read more