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Prayer
Have you ever wondered how to pray for someone who is struggling, hurting, facing an important decision, or seeking God's wisdom and direction? Sometimes it's difficult to know exactly what to say or how to pray. Rather than offering general prayers, we can pray with purpose by praying God's Word. Scripture gives us promises, truths, and prayers that reflect God's heart. When we use His Word as the foundation for our prayers, we can pray with greater confidence, knowing we're
Jul 24
As Unto the Lord
Life has a way of pulling our focus in multiple directions. People disappoint us. Circumstances frustrate us. Stress drains us. Delays discourage us. Sometimes we spend a lot of energy reacting to people and situations that we lose sight of the One we are living for. As a Christian, I am called to live according to Colossians 3:23: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” This verse serves as a powerful reminder that our attitude, our work eth
Jun 4
Testimony of God's Grace
On February 5, 1996, I made the most important decision of my life. All the happiness and success I enjoyed could not fill a void I felt in my life. I had everything - family and friends I adored, a successful career, fond memories of an outstanding childhood, the desire to help and love others, etc., but I never felt complete. I knew that something was missing and that I had a purpose to fulfill. These feelings would inevitably trigger a “soul search”. I knew I could be a be
May 22
Psalm 46:10 “ Be still, and know that I am God …”
To me, STILL means “STOP doing”, “don’t move”, “be quiet”, “be calm”, “be tranquil”, “be free from noise or turmoil”, “be untroubled”, “be peaceful”, or “be serene”. In all honesty, I am very uncomfortable being still. My very personality screams DRIVEN and PERPETUAL MOTION ! The busyness of life carries me from one accomplishment to another, makes plenty of time for fun with family and friends, uses extraordinary energy on meaningless tasks … basically makes MY WAY the
May 15
Remember the Lord
A theme that keeps coming up in my devotions lately has been remembrance. My usual quiet time structure is to read one Psalm, two Old Testament chapters (going through chronologically and am currently in Exodus), and one or two New Testament chapters (currently reading Mark). I have noticed that in all three places of the Bible that I read from daily, there is a consistent theme of the importance remembering what God has done. In Exodus, a one of Israel’s recurring sins is
Apr 24
Love the Broken
Have you ever met people who refuse to work toward understanding or compromise, even when clear evidence is presented? From my experience, when some individuals don’t get their way, they can become extremely unpleasant, especially when money is involved! How should I, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, respond to such people? If I were honest, most of the time I tend to respond similarly, with a lot of frustration added, and that never accomplishes anything. The
Apr 8
Love your Enemies
This statement from John MacArthur really struck me when I first read it … “You are never more like God than when you love your enemies.” This statement is based on Matthew 5:44, "But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you". This verse commands believers to: Love our enemies. Do good to those who hate us. Bless those who curse us. Pray for those who pe
Mar 28
As The Rain Cometh Down
“For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” ~ Isaiah 55:10-11 One thing I love to do is walk outdoors while it’s drizzling. Somethin
Mar 24
Do Right Even When It Is Difficult
Have you ever worked with people who seem to have an agenda that’s different from what they were hired to do? “Having an agenda” is usually perceived negatively, implying a hidden or self-serving motive. This individual does not appear interested in supporting efforts to build a successful team. Their focus seems to be primarily on themselves and their image rather than on the collective goals of the company’s success. Before I continue, I’ll acknowledge that all of us, inclu
Mar 4
New Years Resolutions
People make New Year’s resolutions for many reasons, but mine are always grounded in self-improvement through reflection on past shortcomings. This year, I want to approach the New Year biblically—focusing on reflection, repentance, renewal, and rededication by remembering God’s faithfulness, confessing sin, recommitting to His Word and prayer, and setting eternal goals. Rather than pursuing merely worldly resolutions, I choose to trust in His guidance (Proverbs 3:5–6) and re
Feb 27
Gratitude
It is easy to get lost in time and mindlessly run through the motions of a daily routine just trying to make it to the next day. In doing this we often lose focus on everything we are grateful for. Gratitude is a very powerful tool that is often overlooked but contributes to living a happier life. Taking a moment out of each day to reflect on what you are grateful for can lighten your day. My grandma has a sign in her house that says, “What if I woke up today with everything
Feb 20
Discouraged by the Way
The Bible says that God will “provide all of our needs”, not that he will provide all of our wants, and often times we, like the Israelites in this passage can overlook what has been given to us because we’re too busy looking in at the world instead of being thankful for what we have.
Aug 5, 2025
"God is Not Always Fast, but Often Sudden"
There is a point and purpose in everything we do, and success will follow hard work. If you start to lose motivation or feel your hard work is pointless, please remember everything happens for a reason.
Jul 31, 2025
God’s Goodness
The words, grounded in God’s truth, have often brought comfort in times of struggle, pain, or uncertainty. His faithfulness, love, and presence sustain us—even when life feels overwhelming.
Jul 25, 2025
Heavenly Investment Portfolio
Sacrifice is hard, but it is also necessary for investment.
May 26, 2025
Thank God!
The true nature of someone is displayed when they are thankful even in the face of adversity.
Jan 14, 2025
Not Thirsty Enough
It’s easy to become disconnected from God in our lives, looking at him as some sort of a genie who helps us get our wishes in life
Oct 31, 2024
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