Scripture:  Acts 11:23 - When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.Have you ever been discouraged, but after reading the Word of God, your situation didn’t change, but your burdens were lifted?  Have you ever been discouraged, and someone encouraged you, and you felt so much better?  Sometimes, tho...  Read More

Scripture:  John 15:16 –  Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.    Romans 8:17 – And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified togeth...  Read More

Scripture:  Matthew 8:26 – Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?  Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm. The hymn “Jesus Savior, Pilot Me was written especially for sailors -- using words that they were familiar with --  chart, compass, and the need for a competent pilot to guide them over the tempestuous seas.  Edward Hopper was born in New York on Febru...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 12:2 (KJV) - 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.Romans 12:2 (NLT) - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfec...  Read More

Scripture:  II Timothy 3:16-17 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.I Thessalonians 5:17 – pray without ceasing,Hebrews 13:15 - Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the...  Read More

Scripture:  Luke 15:11-24 - And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, t...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 139:13-17 - For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. and in ...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 119:10-11 - With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.Matthew 28:19-20 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: an...  Read More

Scripture:  John 15:11 – These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.Joy and happiness are so different.  Happiness is from happenings.  For example, you are happy when you purchase a car or house, when you get a promotion or when someone gives you a gift.  Joy is from the Holy Spirit as we sense His presence.  When good things happen to you, you...  Read More

Scripture: John 1:29 – Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world.John was the forerunner --  the one who made known the approach of Jesus!  Some people wanted to treat him as if he was the Messiah.  He informed the people that he was not the Christ.  John, seeing Jesus, said “Tis was He who I spake.  He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for He was before me.  And of ...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 42:1-2a - As the deer panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.  My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God.Psalms 63:1 - O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.Matthew 6:19-21 - Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and ru...  Read More

Scripture: Romans12:3 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.Isaiah 23:9 -  The Lord of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.Pride is an a...  Read More