A Peaceful Life

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (NKJV)There is one thing almost every person wants deep down: peace. Not just peace in their nation (absence of war), but peace in their relationships (absence of conflict), and peace in...

A Life of Great Reward – Wisdom – Part 3

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…)Psalm 19:11b – … And in keeping them there is great reward. (NKJV)This series of lessons from Psalm 19:7-11 takes a look at the life most Christians want, many talk about and some experience...

A Life of Great Reward – Restoration – Part 2

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…)Psalm 19:11b – … And in keeping them there is great reward. (NKJV)This series of lessons looks at the life most Christians want, many Christians talk about and some Christians experience brief...

A Life of Great Reward – Part 1

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…)Psalm 19:11b – … And in keeping them there is great reward. (NKJV)How does this kind of life sound to you?Refreshed and re-energized Full of wisdom Joyful Pure and enlightened Consistent and...

Christian Humility

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Poor in spirit” speaks of understanding our true predicament and need for a Savior. This results in a true humility that originates from a correct perspective of our position...

But I Will Remember

Psalm 77:10 – And I said, “This is my anguish; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.” (NKJV)I love the Psalms. They speak of the entire human experience, from the darkest disappointments to the highest joys. Whatever emotion describes...

Storms and Fear

Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. (NKJV)I live in Oklahoma where tornadoes, not hurricanes or earthquakes, make life an adventure. The impact point of a tornado is usually more destructive than a hurricane, but of...

All Means All

Colossians 1:15 – He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (NKJV)The Bible is the one book that can get away with using all inclusive terms like “every”, “all”, “never” and “always”. I...

1 John – Full Joy in Obedience and Victory – Part 9

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…)1 John – Full Joy in Obedience and Victory1 John 1:4 – And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. (NKJV) The Apostle John writes “these things” in 1st John that your...

1 John – Full Joy, Love and No Fear – Part 8

(Click here to search for all the posts in this series…)1 John 1:4 – And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. (NKJV)The Apostle John writes “these things” in 1st John that your joy “may be full” (v.1.4) What...