Discovering Your God-Given Gifts
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Recognizing Your Unique Gifts God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents. These gifts are not given to us for personal gain alone, but […]
Living by Faith
Living by Faith Habakkuk 2:4 (AMP): “Look at the proud one, his soul is not right within him, But the righteous will live by his faith [in the true God].” *** Habakkuk 2:4 reminds us that faith is the foundation of a righteous life. The proud rely on themselves, but the righteous trust in God, […]
Love is action, attitude, and commitment
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NKJV): “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes […]
Trusting in the Lord
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. *** This passage emphasizes the importance of complete reliance on God. Trusting Him wholeheartedly means placing our confidence in His wisdom, even when circumstances challenge our […]
God’s Banner
Song of Solomon 2:4 (KJV): “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” *** In life, we often look for signs of security, belonging, and love. We long for assurance that we are cherished, valued, and protected. This beautiful verse from Song of Solomon reminds us that God’s […]
Bear with One Another
Ephesians 4:2 (NIV): “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” *** Life is full of relationships—family, friends, coworkers, and church members. At times, these relationships can be challenging. People will disappoint us, misunderstandings will arise, and differences in opinions can cause friction. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are […]
The Power of a Good Heart III
Scripture: Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. — Hebrews 13:2 (NIV) *** In the biblical account of Lot, we see a powerful demonstration of the impact of a good heart. Living in the city of Sodom, Lot was surrounded […]
The Power of a Good Heart II
Scriptural Reference Genesis 18:1-15 tells the story of how Abraham unknowingly entertained angels. As he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day, he saw three men standing nearby. Without hesitation, he ran to them, bowed low, and invited them to rest while he prepared food and drink for them. […]
The Power of a Good Heart
Scripture: “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” – Luke 6:45 (NIV) *** The condition of our hearts determines the direction […]
My times are in Your hands
Psalm 31:15 (KJV) – “My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.” *** A few years ago, I found myself in a season of deep uncertainty. I had made plans, worked hard, and prayed, but things weren’t unfolding the way I expected. I […]