I woke up this morning with that old familiar children’s song in my head, “I’ve got the JOY, JOY, JOY, JOY down in my heart.” Do you remember it? If you were raised in church as a child or went to Vacation Bible School, then you probably do. There is just something about this song that makes me so happy. Most days, I wake up saying “This is the day the Lord has made, let […]
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As I sat in church last Sunday, listening to the preacher, he reminded me how important it is to live a life of love. Instantly, I thought of my life verse, “to live a life of love.” This morning, as I sat, reading my Jesus Calling devotion, it took me to Ephesians 5, which again encourages us on how we are to live. Ephesians 5:1-2 reads, “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love; […]
Today, the only thing I want to give you is a blessing, straight from the mouth of God, our Father. Quite frankly, I think you need it. I know I do. This is a reminder of a blessing that has always been here, just waiting for you. All you have to do is receive it! Whatever you are struggling with today, whatever ‘storm of life’ you are in, God sees you, hears you, and is answering your prayers. The […]
Everyone always talks about freedom around the fourth of July. But where can we find real freedom? Today, let’s look at what real freedom looks like and where we can always find it. Yesterday, I received a group text from a minister which read; “Do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Walk by the Spirit, whose fruit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5) Although I often take my freedom for […]
The Holy Spirit is the very thing that enables us to do the work God has called us to do! The Spirit gives us power. That Holy Spirit is here with us today and always! When Jesus was crucified, died and buried, all things seemed bleak, as if it were over. But it was not the end of the story. Three days later, the Son of God rose from the grave and continued to teach us, preparing us […]
The Holy Spirit is here! Last week, we discovered three things; what the Spirit can do through us, the powerful name of Jesus, and that salvation comes by no other name. As we continue gathering our tools, there are a few more gifts we discover along the way. Let’s read on in Acts 4; “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note […]