Why do have to get ready for some things?

Why do have to get ready for some things?

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called...
You Are Seen and Loved

You Are Seen and Loved

You Are Seen and Loved Scripture: “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”—Zephaniah 3:17 Reflection: You are not invisible to...
When You Want to Criticize

When You Want to Criticize

Everywhere you look, it is easy to find something to complain about.  However, most of the time we turn our complaints into criticism. I am sure that YOU aren’t critical, but you know plenty of people who are.  They find something wrong in just about anything they...
How to Choose Joy Even When Life Is Hard

How to Choose Joy Even When Life Is Hard

It had been one trial after another with financial loss, health crises, and other challenging circumstances that deeply impacted my marriage and my ministry. It became easy to become discouraged and wonder if God was even real. One night, I cried out to him in pain. I...
You Are Seen and Loved

Love In Action

Love In Action TODAY’S VERSE Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth...