Good morning! Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm and chapter in the Bible having 176 verses. It is all about the law and word of God. Knowing His word helps us to recognize what righteousness looks like. It's up to us to apply it to our lives as God applies it to our hearts. This verse in Psalm 119 reminds us that genuine worship flows from a heart that is being shaped by God's truth. The psalmist doesn't separate praise from learning; instead, he connects them. As we grow in und

Good morning! I look back on what Jesus saved me from and feel embarrassed and ashamed by what I did. I don't look back on my life with fondness for what I used to do. I am grateful to be saved, forgiven and redeemed from all that I did. Knowing what I have been freed from, how could I be ashamed of Him who freed me? The good news of Jesus Christ is the message that saved me and gave me eternal hope. I found the cure to my condition of sin and want everyone to know that they

Good morning! This passage reminds us of the incredible truth that "in Christ all the fullness of the Godhead lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness." Jesus is not merely a teacher or a prophet; He is fully God, possessing all power, wisdom, and authority. Because we are united with Him through faith, we do not need to search elsewhere for spiritual fulfillment or acceptance. Everything we truly need for our relationship with God is found in Chr

Good morning! This verse emphasizes that spiritual growth begins with a willing heart that turns away from sinful attitudes and behaviors. Rather than simply hearing God's Word, Christians are encouraged to humbly welcome it, allowing it to take root and transform their thoughts, actions, and character. Too many Christians stop at the doorway of salvation and never progress towards sanctification and holiness. I'm not talking about legalism, but transformation that reflects a

Good morning! Jesus makes a profound connection between love and obedience. Not in the way we might think in our natural minds that equate it as a transactional interaction. But it is a relational rhythm based on joyful alignment with eternal life found in His own relationship with the Father. Jesus isn’t describing a transactional duty that likens obedience to fear or a desperate bid for approval. It is the gratitude of sharing in the Father's heart. To "remain" or "abide" i

Good morning! Jesus is Lord. Saying that can make some people mad. They don't like Jesus, don't believe in Him and will do everything they can to stop His name from being spoken. But it doesn't matter. He is still Lord. One day, those same people who hate Him will have to bow a knee before Him and confess He is Lord. They will believe then without any denial. My prayer is that they wake up before then and choose to do it now. It is better to choose to surrender to Jesus now t

Good morning! Jesus has fasted 40 days and nights in the wilderness. Afterwards, He was hungry. The devil himself came when Jesus was vulnerable to try to get Him to compromise and sin. Jesus, though He was hungry for food, was more hungry for righteousness. He could have turned a stone into bread and ate of it. It seems like a reasonable thing to do, but He would have compromised something and entertained the devil's ploy to perform rather than trust. Jesus rested in knowing

Good morning! God created everything in existence by speaking and by His hands. If He can create all that is created in all of its complexity and diversity, don't you think He can take care of all your problems? Nothing is too difficult for Him. Too often, we fixate on our troubles and lose sight of God's creation that displays the power, creativity, glory and revelation of God. When you focus on Him and His power and might, it's pretty difficult to lose hope. The trouble is,

Good morning! Sometimes, it feels like I am really far away from where I thought I should be with God at this point in my life. It can feel like growth is not constant or has plateaued. The reality is, though, I am so far from the person I once was that it is sometimes hard to remember what it was like. God is faithful. Nothing is wasted, nothing is pointless. God just has a process to how He does everything in our lives. If He would have given me all I have right now 25 year

Good morning! It is wild to me to think that I can't dream up something too big for God to accomplish. God's ability is far greater than our imagination. No request is too big, no task is too hard for Him. He is able! And he uses that power that works within us to accomplish it. But, we have to be clear about what He will accomplish with that power. His will is to bring glory to Himself and people into the kingdom. It's not to give us whatever we want. He wants to use us to d

Good morning! One of the greatest weapons of spiritual warfare is worship and praise of God. The enemy hates when you ignore his attacks and focus on God instead. Many attacks are designed to break your focus and get your attention of the One who has the answers to your problems. A determination to worship and praise is important for winning spiritual battles. Often, we don't always perceive our troubles as spiritual in nature. But we don't wrestle against flesh and blood but

Good morning! God not only is the epitome of truth and perfection but He is also a defender of truth and perfection. He protects those who follow and trust Him. He defends those who uphold the truth. He shields them from lies by filling us with the truth. By the truth, we are made free. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. His truth is trusted and shown to be faithful throughout history. His word is accurate historically, geographically, prophetically and scient

Good morning! The world around us is ever changing and has a shelf life. As permanent as mountains and oceans may seem, they can all be gone under the right set of circumstances and conditions. We see evidence of this in science. Mountains formed from earthquakes and the massive flood in Noah's day. Oceans changed because the land masses broke up and moved into continents. Even outer space is constantly changing. But God's word never changes and will last forever. No circumst

Good morning! This is part of a prophetic passage about Jesus' return (second coming) and millennial reign that spans from chapter 11 through chapter 12. It aligns with Revelation 20. His peace shall rule the all the earth and every nation. I pray we don't wait to praise Him like that. Sometimes, we wait for the good to come to praise Him, but what about in hard times? Should not our praise be lifted up to Him at all times? Rather times are good or bad, He still deserves the

Good morning! When a nation chooses God as their own Lord, God chooses them as His own inheritance. Whenever a nation chooses God, it goes well for them. When they reject God, history shows that it is not good for them. If Christians do not start taking interest in their nation, soon, they will not have a nation. The freedoms we enjoy in America is because people sought to build something with a foundation upon the Lord and His principles. We cannot afford to depart from that

Good morning! Whenever a nation does right in the eyes of God, it becomes a prosperous and strong place. Conversely, if it does evil, the blessing departs and it often becomes a reproach to the world. What nation will we be? America is having an identity crisis. The laws that govern the land in the constitution were written for a holy and moral people. But many people in our nation desire to unholy, immoral and antichrist in their ideas, ideals and behavior. We have to make a

Good morning! Feelings are something God gave us to be an indicator that something is wrong. They are meant to be like a check engine light to alert you to a problem. They are not meant to be dictators that control your behavior. Feelings lie to you. They will tell you things that are not reality. People think because they feel something, it is true. But God doesn't guide us by feelings. He gives us His word to discern truth from lies. So, when you have feelings about somethi

Good morning! Sometimes, the most intoxicating thing people indulge in is pride. They rely on their talents, abilities, education and intellect and let God take a backseat to only crisis situations. What the ego does is Edge God Out. We need to think soberly about ourselves to see us as God does. Too often, people have an inflated sense of entitlement because of how they think of themselves. But God opposes the proud and give grace to the humble (James 4:6). True strength is

Good morning! This verse is a prophetic picture of what will happen when Christ physically returns a second time to rule and reign on the earth. This is talked about also in the book of Revelation 20:1-6. This once meek and humble servant who came in a manger by way of a virgin and then died brutally on a rugged cruel beam of a cross will return as a roaring lion. He's not a baby in a manger anymore nor a broken man on a cross. He didn't stay in the grave and He will come bac

Good morning! Psalm 138:8 reminds us that God is not only the author of our faith but also the one who faithfully brings His work in us to completion: "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands." David expresses deep confidence that his life is not left to chance or dependent solely on his own strength. Even in seasons of uncertainty, setbacks, or unanswered questions, God remains actively involve