“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” — Isaiah 40:8 The beginning of a new year sometimes causes us to reflect upon our lives. We think about what we have accomplished, where we are, and what we desire to strive towards in Read more…
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?” — Isaiah 43:19, NLT. Spiritually, August is the month of New Birth, New creation, or New Beginnings. It’s a time in which God is saying, “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep Read more…
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 There was a time when a father would ask the guy who had been dating his daughter for an extended period of time — what are your intentions towards my daughter? I’m not sure Read more…
“My times are in your hands…” – Psalm 31:15a, NIV Groundhog Day — the day in which many across the United States look to one of God’s creatures to determine the weather forecast for the next six weeks. The old Dutch superstition hangs upon this premise: if a groundhog Read more…
“Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.” — Luke 2:4–5 How Read more…
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.” — Luke 2:1, KJV A decree is a law (whether civil, ceremonial, or ecclesiastical) — an ordinance. Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor, gave orders for the empire Read more…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV As I sit here in front of my computer thinking about what I should share with you today, my mind keeps Read more…
“And the glory which You gave Me I have given them,” John 17:22a When a business wants to draw attention to themselves or their product, they advertise. Right? Nowadays, we have digital marketing; but back in the day, when TV was the only marketing tool while watching your favorite Read more…
“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” — Romans 8:28, AMP And we know. There aren’t Read more…
“…who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14b) One tradition that comes along with the beginning of a new year is making New Year’s Resolutions. Usually, beginning around the last week in December, people around the world begin to make lists of Read more…