Wisdom’s Way

Trusting God involves relinquishing our limited understanding and submitting to His guidance, as He sees the whole picture and directs our paths. God’s Book of Wisdom cracks hard hearts. Proverbs 1 “Gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding Divine Words of insight; let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get…

Redemption’s Kiss

I will listen to what God the Lord says; He promises peace to His people, His faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs…

Worry Not

Do you know a character like Martha? Always busy about serving, yet tends to be short tempered and frazzled. Or like Hannah, a person who compares her lot to others. Some folks relate to Joshua and trust that God is faithful even as our thoughts echoe what once was. Holy Spirit we ask You to …

Hand Picked

Why Did God Choose You in Your Family? God’s Calling is understood by some parents and siblings. Being divinely chosen and set apart within one’s family for a specific spiritual purpose is a calling that is not about superiority but responsibility. A unique heavenly perspective is sustained by His grace. Our willingness to address difficult…

An Ancient Report

The scroll that was penned over 700 years before Jesus was born. God gave us an advance portrait of His plan of redemption.  “Who has believed our report? A haunting question. “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” The opening words of Isaiah 53 assume resistance before God’s message is even heard.…

Love is

In the Bible, love is described by God in a way that does not match the sentiments of this world. 1 Corinthians chapter 13 describes what Love is and although it is frequently quoted at weddings, it is the radiant splendor of God’s love in us that transforms, as it attracts others to us. People…

Rejoice Always

God’s command to “Rejoice Always” is bounced around in our reasoning mind. “But, I don’t FEEL like rejoicing.” God did NOT say, “Rejoice, only if you feel like it.” He said, “Rejoice always!” Happiness comes from the word happen. If my happenings don’t happen to happen the way I happen to want my happenings to…

The Church has Talent

The heart of Jesus is clearly highlighted in His sermon. The attitudes of a believers heart are found throughout the Word of God. The Psalms recite two or three attitudes just as the book of wisdom recounts many. Revelation sums up Kingdom attitudes. Jesus delights to string them all together as recorded in Matthew 5:3-16.…