26 Feb Isaiah 30:18 God of Justice #216
Just as I long to spend every second of the day with Colby and when I do, I know him on a more intimate level, the same holds true for my Father. The more I spend time with him, the more I get to know...
12 Feb Matthew 11:6 Living Unoffended #214
Last week I shared on my desire to live unoffended and I can't think of a more fitting verse that goes along with that desire as Matthew 11:6 which says,"Blessed is the one who is not offended by me." The context of this scripture takes place...
05 Feb Psalm 25:3 Won’t Be Put to Shame #213
Shame. When you think of shame you probably think of humilation or embarrasment. But the biblical perspective is much different. Psalm 25:3 says "No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame." Shame in this verse refers "to being let down or disappointed"...
29 Jan Psalm 118:8 Trust in the Lord #212
If someone were to ask you who you put your trust in, what would you say? Your doctor? Google? Your boss? Your horoscope? The latest news report? Over and over in scripture, God addresses the importance of putting your trust in him. Psalm 118:8 says"It is better...
22 Jan Isaiah 55:11 Word Accomplishes Purpose #211
We got a downpour of rain yesterday in Dallas which was nice and refreshing. I love rain, as long as it doesn't cancel my plans. I am sure you can understand that. During the downpour I was reminded of Isaiah 55:10 which says, "As the...
15 Jan Romans 12:12 Patient in Affliction #210
Romans is one of my favorite books of the Bible. If you haven’t read Romans 4 or Romans 8, those are two of my favorite chapters. But today I want to share from Romans 12 which is also a favorite. Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful...
08 Jan Psalm 23:3 Restores My Soul #209
Psalm 23 is a familiar passage to most believers as it describes the Lord as a shepherd, but if you haven't read it or heard it before, I highly recommend reading the full Psalm. For purposes of today, I am just going to focus on...
18 Dec Matthew 1:23 God With Us #208
In honor of celebrating the birth of Jesus, I wanted to share Matthew 1:20-23, which says, "As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. 'Joseph, son of David,' the angel said, 'do not be afraid to take Mary...
11 Dec James 1:12 Persevere Under Trials #207
If you are in a trial and facing a difficult situation you might consider yourself cursed. Perhaps unlucky. Maybe you think life is completely unfair. But you know what James 1:12 says? "Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been...
04 Dec 1 John 5:14-15 Ask Anything #206
1 John 5:14-15 was a verse that I memorized 10+ years ago and have had to remind myself of often. It says this, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we...
