Remember that the God over us is the God over all. We can function in – and even lead – our culture if we first pledge our loyalty to Him.

The remaining branches, nourished by the life of the vine, then flourish and grow, producing lush, juicy, sweet grapes.

Well supplied by His Holy Spirit, we can give to others what God has given to us – a commitment to their good, grace, fairness, value, and love.

God designed us to do life together. When your world is heavy and dark, I pray that your “Aaron and Hur” arrive quickly to support and care for you.

The next time you run across another long list of names in your Bible, resist the urge to skip over it. Give each name the respect it deserves…

In the timelessness of Scripture, we see all of God’s people in every historical setting set apart to serve the Lord.

Pray on a regular basis that the Holy Spirit will temper your emotions when you’re tempted to react quickly and to say or do things you can’t unsay or undo.

It’s time to put our hands wholeheartedly to the tasks the Lord has called us to – “good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

John’s measuring was to show the value God placed on His treasured people within the walls of His presence, keeping them safe from spiritual harm.

For God to command us to make Him first and only in our lives is an absolute act of perfect love.

When life here in this foreign country brings discouragement and disillusionment, set your heart on your true Homeland.

Father, how good it is to find myself planted in the garden of my God!

The enemy may try to convince you that God has abandoned you, rejected you or closed His eyes and heart to you. Nothing could be further from the truth.

A penitent heart is never turned away by our loving God. Confession is the exposure of the layers of our sin so that the healing of our souls can begin.

God is generous and good, meeting our every need and giving to us liberally and wisely; however, every resource He gives us comes with responsibility.

My prayer has always been that God would use the words I write to be a blessing and to help you see His love and goodness.

Thank You, Lord, for always seeking me out in my distress, for always returning my feet to Your path, and for always restoring my strength and confidence in You.

(Jesus) redeemed us. Not with flowers. Not with jewelry. Not with dinner reservations at an exclusive restaurant. He redeemed us with His blood. We love because He first loved us.

Humble service to all people (most especially to those who can’t, won’t or don’t acknowledge it) is a true sign of God’s Spirit within the believer.

This is not the painting of a God in the distance. You are near, and You love us.