If you attend church regularly on Sunday like I do, you know that the whole reason we are there is to be encouraged in our walk with Christ. To be in fellowship and around other folks that are like minded, to praise God through music/song, be taught His word, and…
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16 (NIV)) Paul said he diligently sought to relate to others in such a way that he would never regret his actions. This desire should be ours as well! Have you been blameless in your dealings…
Most of you know the story of Noah from the Bible, right? Noah lived in a world that was oblivious to God. They mocked him, scoffed at his commands and made fun of everything that he stood for. In the end God decided to wipe out civilization completely and to…
“Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” Prov 3:7 CSB What does “wise in our own eyes” mean? It means do not be arrogant in our ways! Read part of this verse again in the New Living Translation version: “Don’t be impressed with your…
Do you ever feel that “thing” inside of you that tells you what you should and shouldn’t do in certain situations? That part of your “insides” that is trying to keep you from doing right or wrong? Many would say that this is just a “feeling” deep down – our…
Weekly Ration “…be kind, always showing gentleness to all people.” Titus 3:2b This verse is not always easy to do at work… People can be so mean sometimes! Our response to others represents something though – and that is the love of God inside of us. Let’s use this as…
We all are wired in a particular way. That is just how God made us. One of the ways I am wired more than others is that I get motivated by receiving words of encouragement. It just really keeps me going, both at home and at work. A simple and…
“Blessings and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way.” James 3:10 CSB Let’s both remember this week to watch what we say – it is the hardest thing to control and usually causes the most damage! Satan wants…
I was talking to my friend TJ the other day, who happens to work in the healthcare industry. Many of the people he works with are unchurched, non believers and/or Millennials. They aren’t flippant or ignorant about God, it just isn’t or hasn’t been part of their lives. Our conversation…
Weekly Ration “Don’t make friends with an angry person, and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered one, or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” Prov 22:24-25 CSB Kind of like I mentioned in my last post… Who you hangin’ with? It makes a difference…