No Worries Wednesday

Worry is always wrong because it paralyzes active faith in your life. When you worry, you assume responsibility for things you were never intended to handle. Jesus taught over and over again, “Do not worry.” The word worry is MERIMNEO, which means to divide the mind. Worry divides your mind between useful and hurtful thinking. … Continue reading No Worries Wednesday

Do You Hunger for His Presence?

In Exodus 33:7-11, an interesting detail about Joshua stood out to me that I never noticed before. This passage is about how Moses would go outside of the camp of the Israelites and set up the “Tent of Meeting” where he would meet with the Lord. A pillar of cloud (the presence of God) would … Continue reading Do You Hunger for His Presence?

How Can I Love God Well Today?

I woke up this morning with a question burning in my mind. “How can I love God well today? We have talked about love a lot and I feel Holy Spirit wanting to produce the evidence of this love in a very practical way in me. I ask, “How can I love You well TODAY, … Continue reading How Can I Love God Well Today?

He must increase, but I must decrease.

John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today’s verse is part of an interaction between John the Baptist, his followers and some Jews regarding baptism and the fact that Jesus and His disciples were also baptizing. Now John could have felt threatened by this new group of guys baptizing people. I mean, he … Continue reading He must increase, but I must decrease.

Come Boldly

James 5:16 “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” Have you ever felt like your prayers won’t be heard or answered because you’re not “good enough?” What does it take to … Continue reading Come Boldly