Called
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 NLT “For each of us he laid down his life, the life which was worth the whole universe,and he requires in return that we should do the same for each...
Awakening
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!” Isaiah 43:19 NLT “God endows us with gifts so we can make him known…. Use your uniqueness to take great risks for God!… The only mistake is not to risk making one.“ Max Lucado, Cure for...
And They Lived Happily Ever After
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Revelation 21:4 NLT “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they...
Do It Anyway!
“You must speak my words to them whether they listen or not . . .” Ezekiel 2:7 NET What do we do when we feel as though our labor for the Lord is in vain? We speak and it seems no one is listening. We offer to help but...
On Earth as It Is in Heaven
“I know that I will live to seethe Lord’s goodness in this present life.” Psalm 27:13 GNT “A lot of Christians I know stagger through life in a daze. Suffering from post traumatic faith disorder, they hunker down in the basement, open a can of Beanie Weenees, and wait for...
Life Principles & Pixel Puzzles
“How does a man become wise? The first step is to trust and reverence the Lord!Only fools refuse to be taught.” Proverbs 1:7 TLB Pixel puzzles, such as the one shown above, are logic puzzles that use number clues around a grid to create an image. Here are the...
You’ve Got a Friend
“When you call to me, I will answer you.I will be with you when you are in trouble.I will save you and honor you.” Psalm 91:15 GW “You have a friend in high places.” Max Lucado, Next Door Savior As a boy, David was anointed as the future king...
“I Have Called You by Name”
“But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,And He who formed you, O Israel:‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name;You are Mine.'” Isaiah 43:1 NKJV The verse above has become one of my favorites. The words were originally spoken to the nation of Israel through the...
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
“Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.” Psalm 119:37 NLT This week we conclude our three-part hymn story series with “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” This story really spoke to me because it’s all about focus. When we feel scattered and pulled in...
Heaven Came Down
“The heavens proclaim the glory of God.” Psalm 19:1 NLT My husband and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary by taking an RV trip to the beach. It should be an adventure! We’re leaving in a few days, and I pray everything will go smoothly while we’re...