The standard of grace recognizes that we are not perfect. We should not expect it of ourselves nor others. However, our intentions in adhering to God’s Word in daily life are perfected in grace. Grace is not earned through works, attending church, or talking like a Jesus follower. Rather, it is gifted to us with …
Are you always looking for something new, exciting, different, and searching for perfect green pastures elsewhere? Have you stopped long enough to take in even the tiniest beauty, longing, and lessons of where you are? Take it from one who has tilled, tended, seeded, and mowed many green pastures. There is a lot of work …
Deep roots are not touched by the frost, influences of the world, or wars of power. Your faith provides the fertilizer. Keep growing deep in the arms of Jesus. Keep walking in the Holy Spirit guidance, shielded and armed for whatever life throws your way. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your …
Trust is what makes you strong. Confidence in your faith makes you courageous. Stay close to God. He will not abandon you.
What is the biblical meaning of Perseverance? It is the moral effort we put forth in doing what God wants us to do; not what we want to do. It means when life gets hard and we become tired, weary, beat down, and want to give up, we instead keep going in the strength of …
To love God’s law is to adhere to a holy standard of living. It is a commitment to the Holy plumb line of daily life. Our confidence in God’s fair justice is enough to not become entwined in other people’s chaos. Stand firm in your faith. Stand firm in God’s peace. We must all take …
In a world that measures success in doing, fixing, accomplishing, and hurrying, it is no wonder life in the fast lane creates broken spirits, confusing thoughts, and exhaustion. As believers, we are called to disentangle from this highway to hell and walk a different path. The narrow path of holiness beckons us to follow closely. …
Are you thirsting for something more in your life? Are you spiritually starved? Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters..Isaiah 55:1 God offers us free nourishment that feeds our soul with healing, calming waters. Give ear and come to me; hear me that your soul may live…Isaiah 55:3 God knows the bigger …
Looking back keeps us from moving forward. In the case of Lot’s wife, it was to her detriment. God says don’t look back. She did and turned to a pillar of salt like stone. The past is gone. Look to the present moment with the excitement of new wonder. Plant your dreams of the future …
