He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10 NIV) Other versions put it this way: “Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God.” (GW) “Cease striving and know that I am God.” (NASB) Being still means to come to Him, let go of whatever it isContinue reading "Be Still"
No Empty Words
“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all IContinue reading "No Empty Words"
The Rewards of Giving
“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” (Luke 6:38 NLT) Over the years, I’ve come to realize how true this principle is. WheneverContinue reading "The Rewards of Giving"
Are You Thirsty?
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. (Psalm 42:1 NLT) Just as the life of the deer depends on water, our lives depend on God. Sadly, many people try to satisfy their deep thirst with other things, only to realize that God is the only One whoContinue reading "Are You Thirsty?"
Letting God Choose Our Friends for Us
Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. (Ephesians 6:21-22 NIV) BeforeContinue reading "Letting God Choose Our Friends for Us"
Be an Encourager
Joseph was one of the followers who had sold a piece of property and brought the money to the apostles. He was a Levite from Cyprus, and the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “one who encourages others.” (Acts 4:36-37 CEV) We all need encouragement. Words of encouragement can lift us up and help usContinue reading "Be an Encourager"
Remember
“For seven days you must live outside in little shelters. All native-born Israelites must live in shelters. This will remind each new generation of Israelites that I made their ancestors live in shelters when I rescued them from the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 23:42-43 NLT) It’s so easy toContinue reading "Remember"
Highly Regarded by God
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. (Luke 2:8-9 NLT) They were poor and not highly esteemed by society. Yet one night, God chose to announce the glorious newsContinue reading "Highly Regarded by God"
Small and Humble
Finally, he appeared to me, even though I am like someone who was born at the wrong time. I am the least important of all the apostles. In fact, I caused so much trouble for God’s church that I don’t even deserve to be called an apostle. (1 Corinthians 15:8-9 CEV) The most well knownContinue reading "Small and Humble"
Choose Joy!
When I was a kid, Winnie-the-Pooh was one of my favourite Disney cartoons. So you can imagine my excitement when Disney introduced the movie, Christopher Robin. The only character I was never a big fan of was Eeyore, the donkey. He was always so pessimistic, gloomy and depressed that he's just not my cup ofContinue reading "Choose Joy!"
Rising with the Son 