“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were once called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 As I sit here deciding what to write about on the coldest day in 20 or so years, I realized how much the Lord has given me in my life. Not only do I...
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew...
"Lord if it is you," Peter replied "Tell me to come to you on the water." "Come,” he said. Peter got out of the boat, walked on water and came toward Jesus.” Matthew 14:28-29 Walking on water, to me means trusting God to take you out of your comfort zone. Face your...
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.“ Matthew 18:20 Why do I need to go to church? I have a strong faith, I am a good person, and I try to do the right thing. Being a PK (Pastor’s Kid) church had always been a...
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke...
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16 I think my first Bible verse I learned was John 3:16 and I quote it often. To me I feel that this is God’s promise...
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 For over 35 years I had the opportunity to work with young people at the Middle and High School levels. Each day I witnessed the unconditional love...
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 When you are young you have the feeling you are pretty invincible. Nothing bad will happen and shake...
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me. If anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is...
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish it’s work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James...