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Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up.                1 Cor. 13:7 When we hear the word love, our minds usually go to someplace romantic. We picture romantic movies, card,… Read More »

Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear. It is punishment that makes a person fear, so love is not made perfect in the person who fears.   1 John 4:18 This week we are focusing on love. Not love defined by the world, but love as defined by… Read More »

For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control.     2 Timothy 1:7 TPT Yesterday we began our new Sermon Series about the purpose of Holy Spirit in our lives. When we hear Scripture talk about the power of Holy Spirit, it… Read More »

 They came near the town of Emmaus, and Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29 But they begged him, “Stay with us, because it is late; it is almost night.” So he went in to stay with them.   Luke 24:28-29  NCV I haven’t written anything for a few days, because honestly, I didn’t know what… Read More »

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.  Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.  And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that… Read More »

Some friendships don’t last for long, but there is one loving friend who is joined to your heart closer than any other!  Proverbs 18:24 TPT The other day I had to make a decision that took some consideration. I remember saying to a friend, I made the decision and didn’t have to ask someone else… Read More »

Lord, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel. You forgave the guilt of your people—yes, you covered all their sins. Interlude You held back your fury .You kept back your blazing anger. Now restore us again, O God of our salvation.Put aside your anger against us once more. Will you… Read More »

For the greatest love of all is a love that sacrifices all. And this great love is demonstrated when a person sacrifices his life[a] for his friends. John 15:13 TPT This Memorial Day may be observed differently than we’ve done in the past. But the reason for observing it has not changed and perhaps the way… Read More »

Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe?  But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.  I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth… Read More »

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.  James 4:10 Being humble before the Lord is a lot different than the definition of humble that we use today. God didn’t want the Israelites to grovel and self deprecate themselves before Him. Just the opposite, He loved them and wanted them to live… Read More »