The Greatest Reward

Acts 2:38 “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Last year, 2019, I experienced some pretty heavy things. Without getting too...

Starting Over

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“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all...

Raise Your Praise

Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” I remember once being in a real tough season. I was hurting and upset and broken and bitter and I had a friend tell me to start praising Jesus. I didn’t feel much like praising and singing and...

This Little Light of Mine

Matthew 15:6 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” When you know Jesus it’s almost impossible to keep quiet. When you truly know him you’ve just got to tell others about him. I’m not...

Two Ears, One Mouth

Proverbs 1:5 “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”  ​​SMLXL Let’s break this down. If we read this properly, then one of the things that stands out in this verse is that “the wise listen.” Say whaaaaaaaaat? Not only...

We Won’t Waste

Ephesians 5:16-17 “Mak(e) the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” ​​SMLXL   Easier said than done, right? Our life is so short, so fleeting, pretty much a vapor. As we spend...