I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. John 10:16 I had a great friend send me a verse this morning to encourage me. You know, there are times when pastors need [...]
The children of Israel and the children of Judah have done nothing but evil in My sight from their youth. The children of Israel have done nothing but provoke Me to anger by the work of their hands, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 32:30 These are such strong and painful words for Jeremiah to hear. [...]
Ah, Lord God! It is You who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for You. You show steadfast love to thousands... Jeremiah 17-18a As a child, one of the first prayers we learn is, "Now I lay me down to [...]
Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king's food or with the wine he drank. Daniel 1:8 Following the Lord is a decision of the heart, mind, and will. The Lord's presence is not something that should be taken lightly or for granted. But so often, we choose only to follow [...]
Praise the Lord, all nations! Glorify Him, all peoples! For His faithful love to us is great; the Lord's faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah! Psalm 117 I think it's time for some good news; how about you? We are in a season of political division, cultural division, social division, and racial division. Many deep [...]
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 One of the most challenging times for me growing up was my first day in middle school. I was in the 6th grade, and someone I didn't know got word to me that he [...]
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8 Have you ever felt alone and as if God is no longer involved in your life or decision-making? Is God out there somewhere? Why doesn't he hear my prayers anymore? I feel like I'm [...]
Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 1 Samuel 18:1 True friends are difficult to find. It is generally impossible to find a friend without being one first. I had a best friend growing up in West Columbia, and we did everything together. Played basketball, spent countless hours on video games and even rode [...]
The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 The State Fair was one of those events I loved to go to as a child. The smell of fattening fried food, footlong corndogs, greasy fries, and those elephant ears would cause my parents to go broke every year. But, the thing [...]
Wherever you go, He is with you (Joshua 1:9) As a high school student, this was one of my favorite verses. I was always interested in his story. Given the reigns of leadership over Israel by Moses. Think about that. I'm sure you've always heard that it is never good to follow a great [...]