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!”…
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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…
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…
Time to Forgive
Luke 11:4 (AMP) ‘And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us (who has offended or wronged us) and lead us not into temptation (but rescue us from evil). “Forgiveness is an individual voluntary internal process of letting go of feelings and thoughts of resentment, bitterness, anger, and…
Are You Weary?
Galatians 6:7-9 (ESV) Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in…
Always the Same
Hebrews 13:8 (ESV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Sitting in Christmas Eve service, I could sense her uneasiness. Shifting position in her seat to accommodate the baby growing within her, our daughter is currently eight months pregnant with our newest grandson. Her discomfort was evident, yet with gentle hands cradling her…
Pure Devotion 