What you Consume

16 Your words were found, and I ate them.Your words became a delight to meand the joy of my heart,for I bear your name,Lord God of Armies. (Jeremiah 15:16 CSB) Scripture contains great wisdom, but we must consume it if we are to gain that wisdom. Do you ever take a moment to consider what you … Read more

Get up; don’t be afraid

7 Jesus came up, touched them, and said, “Get up; don’t be afraid.” (Matthew 17:7 CSB) There is so much scripture that seeks to reassure us, pointing us toward a better times and providing assurance. God does not want us beaten down and giving up. He desires us to be conquerors, overcomers, and steadfast in our faith. … Read more

Gaining Your Attention

19 We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. (2 Peter 1:19 CSB) There is so much thrust at us daily from personal concerns, to family concerns, business … Read more

Be Still

10 Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10a NIV) In this first line of this verse God give us a recipe for how we need to face each day. “Be” – God calls us to be who He made us to be and to put aside all else. We are not to … Read more

Power

3 When I kept silent, my bones became brittlefrom my groaning all day long.4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me;my strength was drained[a]as in the summer’s heat.Selah5 Then I acknowledged my sin to youand did not conceal my iniquity.I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”and you forgave the guilt of my sin. … Read more