“After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.” Matthew 14:23, NIV What is the one thing almost everyone carries with them no matter where they are, day or night? The “thing” commands our attention on a whim; it has trained … Read More

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will … Read More

“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the world of life…” Philippians 2:14-16, NIV Have you ever had the … Read More

“…as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12, NIV) “If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is too good to be true.” We’ve all heard this said before, especially when someone promises something amazing will happen if you do … Read More

“The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:25, NIV The month of September reminds us that the hurricane season is once again stirring up. Warmer water temperatures promise each … Read More

“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Galatians 5:16, NIV When you wake up in the morning, what thoughts go through your mind? Do you thank God for life and another day to experience the joy of whatever he has waiting for you? Or, do you dread … Read More