Good morning! This verse is in the context of the last days and the return of the Lord. He will not delay past the appointed time for His return. But He is patient and to give people time to repent because His desire is that none perish, but all come to repentance. Many will scoff when we say, "The Lord is coming back and soon!" They will say, "It's been said for years. Where is He?" The Lord always makes good on His promises. He is just patient to give doubters a chance to r

Good morning! Many people do a lot of things to preserve their life. They spend thousands of dollars looking for a "fountain of youth." The hope of eternal life seems to elude them by the way they want to live in this life forever. The fact is, there is no fountain of youth or way to preserve this physical life forever. It is a fleeting idea and practice. The Bible promises we will all die apart from Jesus' return. All the things we could do and gain in this world will be wor

Good morning! Leviticus 19:18 contains one of the most profound commands in all of Scripture: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Spoken to Israel as part of God's instructions for holy living, this command reaches beyond simply avoiding harming others. It calls us to actively seek the good of others with the same care, compassion, and grace we naturally desire for ourselves. Loving our neighbor is not based on whether they deserve our kindness or share our opinions. It is a re

Good morning! These words were spoken to confront false prophets who believed they could deceive God's people without consequence, but they also remind us of a timeless truth: nothing is hidden from the Lord. He sees every action, knows every thought, and is fully aware of every joy, burden, and struggle we carry. God's all-seeing presence is both a warning and a comfort. It calls us to live with integrity, knowing we cannot hide our sin from Him, but it also assures us that

Good morning! The times we live in can bring a lot of uncertainty. There is a lot of instability in the world and the economy. Trying to keep a consistent budget is tough right now and has to adjusted for the fluctuating prices of things. But it doesn't have to makes us anxious or worried. We serve a mighty God who is faithful in all things and at all times. The church in Thessalonica had turmoil about the uncertainty of things in their time too. The Apostle Paul even told th

Good morning! Sometimes, we get in hurry and rush things when God is calling us to wait. We pray and then take off from prayer to figure out how to solve the problem we asked God to help us with as if we forgot what we just prayed about. Waiting doesn't mean sit idle doing nothing for a miraculous intervention from God. It means we stay active in faith, prayer and hope with expectation while serving. But it also does mean we actively listen for God's answer and instruction. I

Good morning! Psalm 121 was originally sung by ancient travelers as they made the long, grueling trek up the mountain roads toward Jerusalem. These paths were notoriously dangerous, cutting through rugged terrain where loose gravel, sudden storms, and hidden thieves were constant threats. The pilgrims singing these words didn't have an easy journey, and they knew it. Yet, the song doesn't promise that the road will be perfectly flat or that hardships won't come; instead, it a

Good morning! There is a profound difference between visiting a place and dwelling there. In our busy, often chaotic lives, it is easy to treat God’s presence like a spiritual emergency room—a place we rush to only when anxiety spikes or a crisis hits. But the opening verse of Psalm 91 invites us into something much deeper than an occasional visit. It calls us to pull up a chair, unpack our bags, and make our home in the "shelter of the Most High." To dwell means to remain, t

Good morning! People often invest so that their money is worth more when they retire. They will work and work for the shortest, most uncertain amount of time of their lives to be enjoyed. Oftentimes, at great expense of family time, milestones with kids and personal friendships. What are you investing for? The greatest investment you can ever have is to give your life to Jesus. The retirement plan is literally out of this world. We live in a world that constantly pushes us to

Good morning! America turns 250 years old today. WOW! America is synonymous with freedom and despite what many are saying today, America was founded on Biblical principles. God is woven throughout all our founding documents and is designed for a Christian society. In the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the preamble states, "in the Name of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity" acknowledging God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as the foundation for the peace and freedo

Good morning! Men have a unique role and responsibility to watch over their wives and kids. Not just physically, but spiritually. Husbands are to treat their wives like Christ treated the church. His love is our example. The purpose of loving the way Jesus did is to do for wives what Christ did for the church: serve, sanctify and cleanse. Husbands should bathe their wives and kids in the word of God to wash away the pollution of this world. Diligence is how we guard against t

Good morning! The importance of a father is paramount to children. The enemy has done a great job at infiltrating culture to create a norm of having no fathers in the home. Our society has declined severely as a result. Rebellion and crime have skyrocketed since. God's design is to have a mother and father both in the home in marriage raising kids together. Both roles are important and not replaceable or interchangeable. Kids without a father in the home become angry, rebelli

Good morning! These verses are a call to praise and worship the Lord God. It is also a call to be His hands and feet carrying out the work He does for us who know Him to those who may feel estranged or like an outcast in society. This reminds us that God's greatness is never distant or detached. The same God who reigns in majesty also draws near to those who are vulnerable, lonely, and overlooked. His power is expressed not only through His sovereignty but through His compass

Good morning! I remember being a little kid and having a very healthy respect for my dad's authority. I was afraid of him if I did wrong in that I new he could and would punish me for doing wrong. I also knew he loved me and wanted what was best for me, even if I didn't understand it at the time. I also experienced his love and compassion for me at times. I was playing with a toy truck and it rolled under the washer. I reached to get it, but my hand with the truck was too bi

Good morning! My daughter will be a senior this year. It is scary, exciting and bewildering all at the same time. Time is a thief and it waits for no one. It is hard to believe how time has gone by so quickly. But I am very proud of the young lady she has become. I celebrate this milestone, but more than that, her faith in Jesus makes me most proud. This verse highlights the deep joy that comes when a child chooses a path of wisdom and righteousness. While parents naturally c

Good morning! We have been made citizens of heaven through the blood of Jesus Christ and faith in Him alone for salvation. It is not membership to a church, social club or secret society. It is a kingdom right, family tie and military position God gives us as believers. We have meaning, purpose and belonging. We have hope for our future in eternity with Jesus. We will no longer have suffering, guilt, shame or pain. We will worship Him in the fullness of His glory and splendor

Good morning! As we see and experience the goodness of God in creation, we can also experience it with intimacy with Him. Since the fall of mankind, our nature has been changed. We have a natural ability and propensity to do evil. We have to learn how to do good even from a very young age. We can recognize good gifts from bad. A scorpion or snake given to a toddler is a bad gift. There are much better gifts suited for a tot. If we who have a fallen nature can recognize this,

Good morning! David, the writer of this Psalm, reminds us and invites us to look beyond the beauty of creation and look to the awesomeness of our Creator of all this beauty. Every song bird, sunrise, sunset, mountain range, lake and gentle breeze on a hot summer day is a testimony of God's greatness. Have you noticed Him lately? Creation does not speak with audible words, yet its message is constant and unmistakable: God is powerful, wise, and worthy of worship. The world aro

Good morning! The enemy loves to keep you so full of busyness that you have no time to spend with God. He wants that relationship distant, weak and broken. He knows if you get close to God, you will have authority, power and strength to fight against the attacks. Too often, we fill our lives with so much noise and activities that we drown out the voice of the Father who is speaking to us. He wants to calm our spirits, bring peace to our minds and rest to our bodies. But we sh

Good morning! Colossians 3 is all about Christian lifestyle, character and behavior. It shows us how to live as a Christian and what that should look like. How we treat others says a lot about our walk and character. Do you treat people like Jesus did? In the beginning of the chapter, it tells us to get rid of things that are ungodly and worldly. Lust, anger, rage, malice, filthy language, lying...too often I see people talking and acting just like the world but just sprinkle