Scripture: Ephesians 3:16 – That He would grant you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.There are many times in the Bible that God strengthened His people.  This is so encouraging to me, because there have been many times in my life that  I needed strength/encouragement. Some of those times were:  when I had several  operations to remo...  Read More

Scripture:  Hebrews 13:7-8 -  Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.Never forget those who have or are influencing your spiritual walk.  Keep their legacy alive.  Even though human spiritual leadership may change, it’s so encouragi...  Read More

Scripture:  Daniel 3:15-18 - Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, and you fall down and worship the image which I have made, good! But if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?”16 Shadrach, Mes...  Read More

Scripture:Philippians  4:6-8 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things ar...  Read More

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:13b – I will turn their mourning to joy, will comfort them, and make them rejoice rather than sorrow.John 16:33 - These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.Romans 5:3-4 - And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces persev...  Read More

Scripture:  I Peter 1:21b – That your faith and hope might be in God.Faith and hope are united/fused together links of the same chain.  They hold on to the fact that Christ was crucified, buried, and He rose again (I Corinthians 15:3-4 - For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and tha...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Paul traveled throughout Asia Minor telling people how they could be transformed by faith in Jesus Christ.  Paul wrote “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of the world, but let God transform you into a new per...  Read More

Scripture:  Philippians 4:10-19 – “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.  Not that I speak in regard to want, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be...  Read More

Scripture:  Proverbs 4:20-27 - My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from th...  Read More

Scripture:  I Thessalonians 4:3 - For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:  Proverbs 11:14 - Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.  Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and p...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.My siblings and I were so excited about the gifts we would receive for Christmas!  We could barely sleep the night before Christmas.  Our parents allowed us to open our gifts around 6:00 a.m. every Christmas!  After admiring the Christmas tree and other decorations in our house, and hearing the Christmas story from the B...  Read More

Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.  II Timothy 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.  Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of ...  Read More