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A NEW HEART FOR BELIEVERS

“Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.” Psalm 51:6 Have you ever gone to a sawmill and watched them process timber? They take a big log out of the woods that may have bumps and knots on it, and they lay it on a cradle, running … Continue reading

THE TREASURES OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE

“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3 Many years ago, the Spanish Armada was sailing off the coast of Florida. A hurricane struck, and the ships laden with gold and silver ingots sunk to the bottom. People knew the treasure had been lost and believed one ship went down … Continue reading

PROTECT YOUR MINDS / HELP WITH DECISIONS

“I am the door: whoever enters through me will be saved.” John 10:9 We need to live our lives with the knowledge of the presence of the Lord. Our environment is fast paced and consequently we are tempted to rush to decisions. Many doors will open for you. Many doors will close. What will you … Continue reading

AVOID DRIFTING

“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 Have you ever thought about some God-given goals to keep you from being a drifter? Without goals, you’re a ship without a rudder, a compass, a sail and an anchor. What kind of … Continue reading

OUR GOD MEETS OUR NEEDS!

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: What is it about your life that you cannot explain apart from God? How does it make you feel when you think about that part of your life? Are you thankful that God … Continue reading

BE THANKFUL IN ALL THINGS!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 We all have issues, but sometimes we complain when we shouldn’t. There was a pastor who was driving across the country with a another man. At the time, all of the pastor’s … Continue reading

THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2 Imagine being in a cave without a flashlight. Can you see any shadows? You cannot even see your hand! Shadows are only visible in the presence of light. Regardless of … Continue reading

GOD REMEMBERS!

“And He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.” Psalm 37:6 A preacher was in a church where he felt God had led him. But nothing seemed to work out, so he wanted to go to another church. He told a friend, “I know where God put me … Continue reading

TRIALS ARE FOR OUR BENEFIT?

“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” 2 Corinthians 8:2 A man watched a butterfly trying to emerge from a cocoon. Thinking that he would help, the man took his pen knife and slit the side of the cocoon and the butterfly … Continue reading

HOW IS YOUR FAITH?

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 When something bad happens to us, we may respond with, “What did I do? I must have done … Continue reading