Surprised by Joy

The glow of genuine joy is an effective shield against any scheme of darkness. Praising Jesus all day long definitely defeats evil! Our Father is all about restoring relationships. He sent His Son on a worldwide mission of reconciliation. Get excited about your royal adoption! “I am radiant with joy over the goodness of the…

Talents Invested

The Parable of the Talents was never about each of the entrusted servants individual performance. As we dig deep, we discover that it was about the amount of respect and gratitude for the lavish gift, that each servant had been given. Before the Master left, He had divided His entire estate, all that He possessed, plus…

Unite for His Glory

“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined His ear to me, my heavenly Father heard my cry.” He brought His remnant out of the horrible pit of selfish indulgence, and set our feet on the Rock. The Holy Spirit establishes our daily steps and He put a new song in our hearts and…

Interpreters

Since we were born, we have all required an explanation of why this, and not that? We all are in need of interpreters of God’s vast mysteries in His Word. A poet penned, “O earth, a wind gust randomly blows a soft tune in ears that hear. Every weed stretches up to give thanks for…

Satisfaction

The world keeps changing the names of the treasures, but the pursuit remains the same. People still chase laughter to escape sorrow. We seek entertainment to escape silence. We desire more possessions to escape insecurity. We strive to accomplish to escape insignificance. We seek social status to escape being forgotten. Ecclesiastes demonstrates the ultimate futility…

Full Disclosure

Jesus gives us full disclosure: 1. The Christ Means “the Anointed One” or the “Messiah” This title affirms Jesus as the one chosen by God to fulfill the prophecies of the Hebrew Scriptures. 2. The Lord is His title that denotes authority and His divinity. Jesus as the sovereign Ruler over heaven and earth. 3.…

Feliz Dia de Madre

Mother’s Day in Mexico is celebrated on May 10th each year. On Mother’s day, I thank God for gifting me the privilege of raising my son. Jason loved dogs! His first dog’s name was Cosmo and his last beloved fur pal was a black Lab named Bella. Each year Jason shopped for the perfect sentiment…

His Peace Abides

Trusting that the Spirit of God abides in me, I listen for the still small voice of the Holy Spirit. He gives me assurance that God is in control. So I rest in Him and experience a peace that surpasses all human engineering or any limited understanding that I have. Holy Spirit, today, we give…

Pray for More Fruit

Bearing the fruit of the Spirit of God occurs as we submit to the Spirit of God within us. The eternal destination of our soul is determined by the relationship we have with our Lord Jesus. Let us draw near to Him now so that we never hear Jesus say: “I never knew you!” Take…

Corrections

The desire for a deeper relationship with God leads us into repentance. “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 ❤️ “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double minded.” James 4:8…