Let each generation tell its children of Your mighty acts; let them proclaim Your power. Psalm 145:4 I am a sucker for a true story. Recently, I have been enjoying watching movies that are based off of true stories. I like learning about stories and things that have happened throughout history...
Continue ReadingSince we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28 When the coronavirus pandemic hit, and the lives of everyone were turned upside down, I immediately looked for things that felt stable. I worked out...
Continue ReadingBe thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 When I say the phrase "all the time," it is often an exaggeration. For example, if I were to say, "I am hungry all the time," I might be getting my point across that I am hungry a...
Continue ReadingDo everything without complaining and arguing. Philippians 2:14 Do you know those people in your life who always complain? I am talking about those people who find something negative for every situation. When you talk about how beautiful a day it is, these are the people who remind you how many...
Continue ReadingOne of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, "Praise God!" He fell to the ground at Jesus' feet, thanking Him for what He had done. This man was a Samaritan. Luke 17:15-16 My family dog growing up was beloved yet very forgetful. Let me explain. Whenever I would...
Continue ReadingAnd God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. Genesis 2:3 When is the last time that you rested? I'm not asking if you have had a good night's sleep or a 20-minute power nap. I want to know the last time you truly...
Continue ReadingBut the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42 One of the most captivating things about Jesus is that He flips our...
Continue ReadingThen the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which He could be arrested. They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with Him. "Teacher," they said, "we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are...
Continue ReadingThose who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! Ecclesiastes 5:10 My family dog growing up, Sadie, always seemed to be anxious and stressed out. She was always concerned she was going to be left behind when we went on family vacations...
Continue ReadingA peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. Proverbs 14:30 If we are not careful, envy can destroy our lives. When we focus on looking at other people's lives and wishing we had their same perfect relationships, families, financial situation, etc., our lives...
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