Daniel 6:21-22, “Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” (NIV) Last night the...

Exodus 17: 8 – 16 Highlighting – “As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” (v. 11) Joshua and the Israelites were going to war with the Amalekites. While they fought, Moses was on...

John 15:1-8 Highlighting – “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (v.5) Jesus Christ is the Vine and we (Christians) are the branches. Our source of strength, ability and...

1 Samuel 15:22b, “…to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” (NIV) God inspired my Pastor and father, that the verse for our church to focus on this year is 1 Samuel 15:22b, “…to obey is better than sacrifice…” Samuel exhorted Saul...

James 4:13 – 17 Highlighting – “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog – it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” (v. 14) Time. It’s a funny thing. It’s the only “thing” in life that you can never get back once it’s...

Colossians 3:16, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” (NIV) We don’t realize how much...

Isaiah 40:31, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (NIV) Are you feeling a bit down, discouraged, lost hope? I want to encourage you to place...

Job 42:2, “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” (NIV) Nothing in our lives happens outside of God’s sovereignty. What gives me comfort in that fact is that everything must go through Him for it to come to pass. Additionally, because...