Greetings to all. This Thursday, let us please God by doing good to others. Giving the fragrance of generosity is a lifestyle, not a moment. Many people see worship as praying, singing, or reading Scripture. But the Bible says when we give, it rises to God like a pleasing fragrance. We can never give more than God, but every kind and generous act brings Him joy. Philippians 4:18 (MSG) 18 And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were mo

Greetings to all. This Wednesday, let us be watchful and prepared for the unexpected. In life, we often expect many things. We can become so busy expecting to get what we want or need that we lose focus on God's work. Then every day becomes just an ordinary day. When this happens, it can cause us to stop preparing for Christ’s promised return, the hour of which no one knows. Matthew 24:44 (NIV84) 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when y

Greetings to all. Let us pause to focus on where our true survival comes from. Moving through life in difficult times can sometimes feel as if the earth beneath our feet were parched. However, when this happens, look to God’s word and rely on God, from whom our real blessings come. He does not give us a mere drop of comfort or grace to survive; He opens a floodgate in the middle of our personal desert. When you go through a dry place, look to the word. Isaiah 43:19 (NIV84) 19

Greetings to all. As we begin this week, let us approach every encounter as something meaningful and even divine. We are encouraged to show hospitality to all, especially those we do not know. We may be helping angels without knowing it. If we ignore or forget to be hospitable, we may struggle to persevere in life. While some leave hospitality to the hospitality industry, we are all encouraged and called to practice it. Hebrews 13:2 (GW) 2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to

Greetings to all. This Sunday, let us serve God sincerely and look forward to Christ’s return. Jesus didn’t warn us of the tribulation to scare us but to wake us up. Some people deny the prophecy of the great tribulation. As the world grows more chaotic, more people hope for Christ’s return. Matthew 24:21–23 (GW) 21There will be a lot of misery at that time, a kind of misery that has not happened from the beginning of the world until now and will certainly never happen again.

Greetings to all. This weekend, let us rest peacefully in God’s peace and protection. There is no rest like resting in the Lord! We often use “RIP” for those who are no longer with us. That saying also applies to the living. No matter what each day brings, at the end of it, we can rest knowing that God is in control of everything. Nothing that is and will happen surprises Him. Whatever happens in our lives or around us has to go through Him. Psalm 4:8 (GW) 8 I fall asleep in

Greetings to all. As this week wraps up, I hope that any barriers you faced were ones you could overcome. Barriers are things that make us feel stuck. When we run into them, it’s easy to feel weak, especially if they seem impossible to get past. Keep the faith and persevere; when God sees our effort, doors will swing wide open, and no one can shut them. Revelation 3:8 (MSG) 8“I see what you’ve done. Now see what I’ve done. I’ve opened a door before you that no one can slam sh

Greetings to all. On this grateful Thursday, let us give thanks to God for giving us all we need. There are marvelous benefits to living life with Christ. Not to say there will not be times in life when we may feel like there is so much more we need or want. These feelings usually come from the physical and emotional things of this world. However, it will also come a time when we realize that if and when we have Jesus, we have everything we can ever need or want. 2 Peter 1:3

Greetings to all. Even when we make mistakes or take wrong turns in life, know that God can help us turn our lives around and find the right path. When we face choices in life, it’s easy to get distracted and make mistakes. Sometimes our journey feels difficult or uncertain, but we can ask God to realign and guide us. In those times, God will help us find our way back. Isaiah 30:21 (NCV) 21 If you go the wrong way—to the right or to the left—you will hear a voice behind you s

Greetings to all. As we go through life, let’s remember to hold on to hope. Are you feeling discouraged or tired? Thankfully, God never grows weary. He acts for us and gives us the strength and hope we need to keep going. God works within us, even in ways we cannot see, and often helps us when we least expect it. As we wait for Him, we begin to notice the results of His work in our lives. Isaiah 64:4 (KJV 1900) 4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor pe

Greetings to all. As we start this week, let's let go of anything from the past that no longer helps us. The Bible teaches us to let go rather than hold on. As we go through life, we gather many experiences and things. Some of these we should have let go of long ago. Letting go is not always easy, but with God's help, we can see what we need and what we don't. We can't receive new things if we don't let go of the old. Ecclesiastes 3:6 (KJV 1900) 6 A time to get, and a time to

Greetings to all. This Sunday, as you consider all the things you want or may need to do, do not forget the Lord. Individually and collectively as a nation, it is time to get serious with God. As a farmer does to the ground, it is time to till the soil of our hearts and sow righteousness in order to reap a harvest of mercy. Maybe you need to return to Him. But for those without a relationship, the clock is ticking, and it is time to seek the Lord. Hosea 10:12 (MSG) 12 Sow rig

Greetings to all. As you reflect this weekend, I encourage you to consider the endurance of our nation and your role in serving as its moral conscience. Celebrate the rise but avoid the fall. No empire expects to fall, and every nation hopes to last. Yet history teaches that empires and nations rise and fall. From a faith perspective, they fall under God's sovereignty when people stop being the moral conscience of their culture and abandon their values. Proverbs 14:34 (NCV) 3

Greetings to all. As this week ends, let us focus not on what we have done to stay in line, but on who we believe God to be in our lives. We often complicate following God by focusing on rules and regulations, whether to stay in line or to cross the line. For those who want to keep their hearts aligned with God, the more important matter is that we trust Him as our provider and believe in His love and mercy. Hosea 6:6 (NKJV) 6 For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the kno

Greetings to all. Let’s choose to stay grateful, even when we don’t know what lies ahead. If you are struggling with tough choices about your desires or the future, pray as Jesus did. Remember, what matters most is always God’s will. Jesus showed us this struggle when He accepted the bitter cup so we could experience His mercy. Instead of looking for an escape, ask God to help you move forward according to His will. Luke 22:42 (KJV 1900) 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing,

Greetings to all. If you’re feeling stuck or tired of waiting this Wednesday, remember that there is beauty to be found in and from those moments. Today, we live in a time of instant gratification. We’re used to getting what we want right away. But when we have to wait, we can let go of anxiety and fear by trusting in God’s timing. While we wait, God is preparing us for what’s ahead. So, give yourself time. Ecclesiastes 3:11 (MSG) 11 True, God made everything beautiful in its

Greetings to all. As we move through this week, let us be accountable for our words and actions. No matter how we try to explain our words or actions, admitting them, whether intentional or unintentional, right or wrong, requires wisdom and maturity. In the end, the facts remain true and visible, and accountability to God is inescapable. Accepting accountability enables us to take responsibility for them. Hebrews 4:13 (GW) 13 No creature can hide from God. Everything is uncov

Greetings to all. As we start this week, I hope our quiet and unseen influence helps keep the places we are in positive. Sometimes, we might feel unnoticed in certain parts of our lives. But this isn’t the time to give up. Remember your value and keep being yourself, especially when you have a God-given purpose that makes a difference wherever you go. Matthew 5:13 (MSG) 13“Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of th

Greetings to all. On this Sunday, recognize that Jesus holds absolute authority, not Satan. The power of Jesus is always on display in our lives. However, many tend to ignore Him or simply do not know Him. The story of the demons wanting to go into the pigs is a good example of how Satan knows the full power of Jesus, and rather than obeying, the spirits did not want to be sent into the abyss, but rather into the pigs. Not to help the pigs or to live out their lives in them,

Greetings to all. This weekend, let us practice giving and showing love while we have the opportunity. Remember to seize each day for the good. Scripture reminds us that life is short. Yet we tend to save our heartfelt words for funerals. And along with that, we buy the most beautiful and biggest flowers for our loved ones and those we care about after they are gone. Proverbs 3:27 (GW) 27 Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power