Happiness & Joy

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 / NIV Today’s Old Testament scripture tells us that our strength comes from God in the form of  joy. In fact, this Bible passage reveals that joy from God’s IS … Continued

A Time For Everything (5 minute read)

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”   Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1  // NIV   Today we are going to talk briefly about time. In fact, in today’s scripture, we hear that “there … Continued

Getting A Fresh Start

  “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here.” 2 Corinthians 5:17   Today we are talking about getting a fresh start. A fresh start is generally what we … Continued

Discerning God’s Will for You (3-minute read)

   “Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 So what is discernment? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of discernment is this: “the ability to perceive, understand, and judge things clearly, especially those that … Continued

PART II: Finding Your Purpose (2-Minute Read)

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:12  As believing Christians, our purpose is ultimately really all about the love we share for God and others. When we try to live as Jesus … Continued

Eliminating the What Ifs (2-Minute Read)

“I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Eliminating what ifs. Sometimes, we fall into the ‘what ifs’ and ‘I can’ts,’ as … Continued

PART II: Lord, Heal My Unbelief (2-Minute Read)

“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.” John 6:47 If you have ever had times when you struggle with unbelief in God, and prayed. “Lord, heal my unbelief,” then you are in great company!   According to … Continued

PART I: Year Round Christmas Spirit?

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13   Well, it’s that time of year again. The … Continued

Thanksgiving: A Look Around the Table

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 Today, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are going to take a look at what we see when we look around the Thanksgiving table. Sure we could talk about the beautiful … Continued

PART I: Where Does Your Strength Come From?

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 Today’s Message is for anyone who has ever felt stressed, overwhelmed, and/or weary. Certainly we have all experienced times when our own strength does not seem enough … Continued