The Bible verse below has been on my mind every single day for the last several months: “Now the one who has prepared us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a down payment.” 2 Cor 5:5 (CSB) Here is a different way to…

As we enter 2020 let us be mindful that it is a new year – and what has happened in the past is done!  With Christ all things are new… so let’s move forward knowing that He is on our side! “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a…

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Merry Christmas everyone!  We have so much to be…

I ran across this quote last week and felt like it was appropriate to repeat it again here.    “The Bible will keep you away from sin or sin will keep you away from bible.” (an old saying paraphrased here that John Bunyan had written inside of his Bible).  …

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”  Ps 107:1 (NIV) This verse sets us up for a good week!  God is great – and he has provided us with more than we ever could imagine if we just take a look all around us!

“But godliness with contentment is great gain” 2 Tim 6:6 (CSB) Are you showing others at work through your speech and actions that you are satisfied with what you have, or are you like me  – complaining sometimes about “what you wish you had” or “why you don’t have this”…

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Prov 4:23 (NIV) You may have heard this verse before, but the relevance today is even more important than it has ever been.  Our hearts guide and direct all that we do. Every word that comes out…

I’ve been worrying and anxious a good bit lately. I have had this verse below on my mind for some time, so I pulled it back out to help encourage myself.I thought I would send it as a reminder today in case you were worrying about anything as well.  The…

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Proverbs 10:19 (NIV) I use this verse a lot around our house – reminding my kids about it frequently.  But boy how I forget to use my own advice when it comes to it myself! Let’s…

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.” Prov 29:11 (CSB) Well I was a fool this week!  I got angry about something and lost my self control… Boy do I regret that! It’s over now; I can’t take back my actions,…