“The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree…” Psalm 92:12 Have you ever seen a palm tree in the midst of a great storm? That tree may be bent so far over that it’s almost touching the ground, but when the wind finally stops, that palm tree bounces right back up. What’s interesting is that … More Flourish in the New Year
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39 Recently I was skimming some comments left on a social media outlet, which I … More Christians Acting Ugly
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 As believers, we have the honor and privilege to enter boldly into God’s presence. Scripture says that we can come to His throne of grace and receive His mercy because He loves us, … More Enter with This
“Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered…” Psalm 68:1 What are you letting arise in your life today ~ what are you focusing your words, energy and thoughts on? You might say, “Oh, it’s just so hard right now. I’ve lost some money.” or “My health doesn’t look good.” or “Somebody walked out on … More Let God Arise So Your Enemies Can Be Scattered
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens to the end [fulfillment]; it will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait [earnestly] for it, because it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day.” Habakkuk 2: 3 God promises that there are set times in our … More A Vision for Your Future
“He who gains Wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding shall prosper and find good.” Proverbs 19:8 Regret is one of the primary results of wrong choices ~ it means “to feel sorry, disappointed or distressed about something.” The world is full of people who live with regret ~ I being one of … More No Regrets
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Bring up the phrase “people-pleasing” in a group of women and the responses are interesting. Most … More The Rip Current of People-Pleasing
“Now on the final and most important day of the Feast, the last day, Jesus stood, and He cried in a loud voice, ‘If any man is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink!’” John 7:37 We are precious and valuable and God has a plan to manifest His goodness and kindness through what … More You Are Precious
“Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” Hebrews 10:35 Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot longer than you thought? Honestly we have all be in this place at one time or another in our lifetime and so many times, people can miss God’s … More Closer Than You Think
Gingham and Pearl 