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“He is So Good, So Ready and So Full” Psalm 86:5 NLT O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. As I read this passage the other day, it filled me with hope and assurance just knowing that no matter what I’m experiencing or dealing...

“Get Rid Of It” Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT Get rid of all bitterness, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. We have all had situations in life where...

“Because” 1 John 4:19 NLT We love each other because he loved us first. My kids bought me a funny t-shirt a couple years or so back that reads, “Because I said so – Dad”. I have had many comments on it when wearing it out around different places. I may see a parent smile or give a chuckle...

“Just Need To Trust And Obey” Psalm 25:4-5 NLT Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. The other day, I was reading a devotional from a friend of mine and it...

“We Must Stay Positive” Philippians 4:8 NLT And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. I’m finding myself lately becoming...

“More Than Ever Before” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. I think more than ever, not only in our personal lives, but also in the church, we need to be on guard, stand firm in faith, be strong and...

“Living With Great Expectations” 1 Peter 1:3-4 NLT All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an...

“Trusting Vs. Trusting” Proverbs 3:5 NLT Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Sunday morning before last, I found myself waking up to a very abnormal side pain. I’ve had side pains before, but this did not feel at all like any that I’ve had before...

“Fixed On The Positive” Philippians 4:8 NLT And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. We all have had and still have our very...

“It’s Right In Front Of You” Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Last year, I remember a funny moment when I went to...

“Always Reminded Of Who Is Greater” Psalm 147:5 NLT How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! Through the years of my life, I have been amazed and dumbfounded at how I’ve allowed myself to become fearful of different things. I so often find...

“Our Hope For The New Year And Beyond” Psalm 33:20-22 NLT We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. I have found myself in the past months...

“The True Source For Every Season” Psalm 62:1-2 NIV Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. As I gather my thoughts and share with you in the devotional for this week, I am thinking through...

“Praise, Give Thanks And Trust” Psalm 28:6-7 NLT Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. After reading through this passage...

“Focusing On Giving Thanks” Psalm 105:1 NLT Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. I wanted to share a small devotional with you all today as we gather together today in different ways today, for the first time for everyone. Most of us...

“From Thoughtlessly To Wise” Ephesians 5:15-17 NLT So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. The other day when I read this...

“Resting At Home Base” Psalm 91:1-2 NLT Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust in him. I remember the old-fashioned game of tag as a child...

“Reminded Of His Constant Love” Psalm 143:8 GNB Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go. The other day, as I was reading this passage, I was thinking about how I really need to be reminded each day of the...

“We Desperately Need Restoration” Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. As I was reading...

“Let Us Hold Tightly To Hope” Hebrews 10:23 NIV- Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. NLT- Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. The other morning, I was reading this passage and the...