You belong to God
‘You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here.’ Ephesians 2:19 MSG ‘He created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody. Christ brought us together through his death on the Cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility. Christ came and preached peace to […]
God has placed you where He wants you
‘You were made queen for just such a time as this.’ Esther 4:14 NLT God has placed you where He wants you ‘You were made queen for just such a time as this.’ Esther 4:14 NLT The story of Esther teaches us two important truths: 1) You need mentors to guide you. Because she was willing to listen […]
Go overboard for the Lord!
‘Peter…headed to shore.’ John 21:7 NLT ‘At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, […]
Your daily devotions
‘Search me, God, and know my heart.’ Psalm 139:23 NIV Here are two more reasons why spending time alone with God each day is important: 1) To take spiritual inventory of your life. David prayed, ‘Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way […]
All the charges are dismissed
‘He cancelled the record of the charges against us.’ Colossians 2:14 NLT When someone is arrested for a crime and brought into court, the prosecutor will say, ‘The charges against you are…’ At that point, they hope their lawyer can get the charges dismissed. Well, God has a record of every sin you have committed […]
How to be happy
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.’ John 13:17 KJV Jesus summed up His teaching on happiness this way: ‘If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.’ The Bible gives us three keys that are vital to happiness. https://www.ucb.co.uk/word-for-today/101764 1) Be content (see 1 Timothy 6:8). A man […]
When you’re disappointed
Add Your Heading Text Her‘I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you. Psalm 42:6 NLTe Max Lucado says: ‘When God doesn’t do what we want it’s not easy; it never has been, and it never will be. Faith is the conviction that God knows more than us…and he’ll get us through. Disappointment is caused […]
God is still on the throne -thoughts
‘My thoughts are not like your thoughts.’ Isaiah 55:8 NCV God said, ‘My thoughts are not like your thoughts…Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my…thoughts higher than your thoughts’ (vv. 8-9 NCV). Until you come to terms with the fact that God doesn’t think like you, you will question His […]
God is still on the throne
The LORD sits on his throne in heaven.’ Psalm 11:4 NCV The psalmist asked, ‘When the foundations for good collapse, what can good people do?’ (v. 3 NCV). Then he goes on to answer his own question: ‘The Lord sits on his throne in heaven.’ When sickness comes, when your marriage fails, when your children suffer, […]
Three things a leader shouldn’t do
‘If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.’ Romans 12:8 NLT As a leader, here are three things you shouldn’t do: 1) You shouldn’t be afraid to try something new (see Isaiah 43:19). When you put someone into a new role, they will make mistakes; it’s inevitable, but it’s how they learn. While locking […]