James 2:1-3 (TPT) My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up in you the power of endurance. “If it’s odd – it’s God!”…
Looking For Love
Matthew 5:8 (TPT) “What bliss you experience when your heart is pure! For then your eyes will open to see more and more of God.” Gathering all my belongings and bracing for the cold, I headed to my car for the daily commute to work. My mind already outlining the details of the day as…
But God…
I Corinthians 10:13 (TPT) We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust…
Wrap Him Up
2 Corinthians 5:17 (TPT) Now, if anyone is enfolded into Christ, he has become an entirely new person. All that is related to the old order has vanished. Behold, everything is fresh and new. Our family loves football. On any given weekend, it is common to hear the word’s “wrap him up” shouted by our…
Wraparound Glory
Psalm 62:6-8 (TPT) For he alone is my safe place. His wraparound presence always protects me as my champion defender. There’s no risk of failure with God! So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me? God’s glory is all around me! His wraparound presence is all I need, for…
The Price of Peace
Philippians 4:8-9 (TPT) Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my…
No Rest
Hebrews 4:1-2 (NLT) God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn’t share…
Tests and Challenges
James 1:2-4 (MSG) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and…
New Mercy New Life
Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Mercy is a blessing of God that comes prepackaged and delivered to us each new day. What is mercy? It is God’s Compassion and Kind Forbearance shown to…
The Gentle Spirit
Philippians 4:4-6 (Amplified) Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to…
Pure Devotion 