“The [intrinsically] good man produces what is good and honorable and moral out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart, and the[intrinsically] evil man produces what is wicked and depraved out of the evil [in his heart]; for his mouth speaks from the overflow of his heart.”   – Luke 6:45 It is amazing to think that our words have such power. We can speak kindly about another person being an encouragement to them, which will lead to life. On the other hand, we can speak negatively,  which will most certainly lead to death. The lives of our relationships are created by the words and actions that stem from our hearts. Matthew 7:12, “ So in everything, do to others what you would have them…

John 19:30  When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” ‭‭- John‬ ‭1:14‬ ‭ Who do you say Jesus is? The answer to this question is the key to life. Our belief in Jesus through faith brings us eternal life. The more we come to know Jesus’s true identity, the greater our faith will be, and it is through that faith we live here, now, and for eternity. When we see the true identity of Jesus, we see that life is found in Him. From the very…

“This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper,     rise from the dead,     and Christ will shine on you.” Ephesians 5:14 We are all searching for our purpose, a life best lived! Is this purpose all about quantity and movement? I think not! Like most of us, I have a very demanding life with limited time, which requires supernatural multitasking ability. Through my constant struggles and striving, only to fall short,  I have realized that all the movement may not be necessary. To live that purposeful life we must see past the tasks, the stuff, and all the busyness. We can find the best life, the eternal life, through our…

The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet…

“This is my command–be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9 NLT Loneliness is a prevalent thing in our world, and most people avoid being alone at all costs. We can find ourselves busy socializing just to avoid the silence that comes when we are alone. This can even lead us to remain in the wrong relationships, and all because we do not want to be alone. We settle for whatever is there. We fill our lives to the point that there is no quiet at all, and we are just fine with that. I don’t…

  “Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God.    –   Job 37:14 In the morning we rise, whether early or late, with an agenda. Our day is full of our to-do list that entails work, school, chores, errands, exercise, and if we are lucky a little fun. This all makes for a very busy day which turns into a very busy life. Is this all there is? Are we meant to always be on the go, never to rest, or ponder all that surrounds us? No, in fact, we see that in creation, even our creator rested. “By the seventh day God had finished the…

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart,  yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”      – Ecclesiastes 3:11 Time is so precious and it seems there is never enough of it! We pack so much into our 24 hours but still are left with unfinished desires. We spend our lives moving and working but yet we end up with regrets of those things we never found the time to do it. Infinite time would be so valuable for those of us who have a long list of “To Do’s”! God is…

Keys to living the life that God intended all start with faith. Faith in God, and in His Son, Jesus Christ. This faith is ever-growing and unlocks more and more of Kingdom life. The Kingdom life is a life that we can live out in good times and bad, all in faith. The keys to the Kingdom are that which open eyes, ears, and hearts. The unlocking of our faith becomes our walk, not just one day, but today. So, if your walking through difficult days and the road is cold, blurring your vision, remember that in faith you possess the key that empowers you to continue on, to persevere.…