Your Speech Matters – March 4
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. ~ James 1:26 Being a Christ-follower is a serious business. I can't even explain how serious, but there are so many missed opportunities for us to make a [...]
The Word and Our Responsibility – March 3
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ~ James 1:22 I remember growing up in my house as a child and thinking that I must have been the only one who had parents as I did. I heard, "Don't do this. Don't do that. [...]
If You’re Brokenhearted, There’s Hope – February 27
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18 It is a pretty safe assumption that you are experiencing or have experienced brokenheartedness. It comes in many forms and is the result of devastating news or some significant event in your life. [...]
Trust the Lord in Your Chaos – February 26
Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. ~ Psalm 34:5 I'm that guy. There is no pretense with me, and you can look at my face and tell my mood. If I'm worried or concerned, you can see it. Some people are [...]
Overcoming Your Fears – February 25
I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. ~ Psalm 34:4 I grew up in a loving home with parents who cared for me and provided all my needs. My mom was always cooking and would often have warm cookies ready for [...]
Bless the Lord on a Rainy Monday – February 24
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. ~ Psalms 34:1 Every day is a struggle. You struggle to wake up from not enough sleep and groan as you take that first couple of steps from your bed. If you make [...]