Deuteronomy 6:4-5 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” The word “one” in this passage is translated from the Hebrew as alone (single in number) and first (as in ahead of … Continue reading God First!

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Paul is writing this passage to Timothy, encouraging him to use the gift that the Holy Spirit has imparted to him without timidity, insecurity or cowardice. He reminds Timothy of the … Continue reading He Equips Who He Calls

Psalm 139:14 “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” I was watching the news with Lew and I noticed something I had never noticed before. The female news anchors, no matter their age, looked absolutely perfect…no wrinkles, every hair in … Continue reading Identity as a Woman

Ephesians 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” My sister and one of my daughters encountered difficult situations this past week. Both included crazy accusations, various forms of bullying … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Worship is not an isolated activity that we participate in only at church or during our prayer time. Worship is a way of living! You were created to bring glory to God! Whether you … Continue reading All for His Glory