Friday, December 31, 2021

Led by light

Wherever God leads you, it will be by the light of Christ (John 1:5).

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Possibilities with God

Let Christmas be a reminder of the possibilities we have with God (Isaiah 11:1).

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

More than a season

Christmas isn't just a day, it's a season. Christmas is more than a season, it's an affirmation of God's faithfulness (Zechariah 9:9).

Monday, December 27, 2021

The Joy

Christmas isn't a time for joy--the birth of Jesus is the joy (Isaiah 9:6)!

Marvel at Christ's birth

As the world gets back to normal after Christmas Day, the church still rejoices as we marvel at Christ's birth (Luke 1:14).

Friday, December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! May the peace of Christ abound in all your celebrations, and may the joy of the Lord be your strength always.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Respond to Jesus

Notice everyone's reaction to the birth of Jesus--how do you respond (Luke 2:1-10)?

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Assurance in prayer

Prayer is a gift of God that cultivates the assurance of faith, hope and love in your life (Psalm 35:17).

Slow down to bow down

 You'll never bow down to worship God if you never slow down (Psalm 95:6).

Monday, December 20, 2021

Authority of trust

 Don't give your fears the authority your trust in God should have (Isaiah 26:3).

Treasure of God

 Growing in grace is receiving one of God's treasures (Isaiah 33:6).

Saturday, December 18, 2021

I will see the goodness of the Lord

"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" (Psalm 27:13).

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Part of your journey

What doesn't work out for you isn't a waste. It's a part of your journey (Romans 8:28).

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Worth the effort

If it's God's opportunity, you'll know it's worth the effort (Colossians 3:23-24).

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

God things

God things come to those who wait with hope (Philippians 4:19).

Monday, December 13, 2021

Confident and comfortable

Child of God, be confident in who God has made you and comfortable with who you aren't (Luke 3:16).

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Easily love God

God has given you everything, so you can easily love God with everything (Mark 12:30).

Friday, December 10, 2021

Do not be far

"Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me" (Psalm 71:12).

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Be a voice

The world will try to overpower the weak, but you are called to be a voice for those in need (Proverbs 82:3).

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

All the difference

You are loved and that makes all the difference (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

What you pursue

Be careful because you become what you pursue (Matthew 16:26).

Monday, December 6, 2021

Take heart

Take heart because the turmoil around you is nothing new to God--God will protect you (Psalm 46:6-7).

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Carrying anger

The more anger you carry around with you, the more likely you are to be hurt by it (Ecclesiastes 7:9).

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Blessing of peace

"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace" (Psalm 29:11).

Friday, December 3, 2021

Lose peace

You never lose peace when you share it (Hebrews 12:14).

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Perfect failing

In Christ, failure doesn't defeat or define you. So, let failure perfect you (Proverbs 24:10).

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

More time praying

Spend less time thinking and talking about prayer and more time actually praying (Jeremiah 33:3).

Monday, November 29, 2021

Yes and amen

Even if it takes longer than you want, if God promised you, then it's "yes and amen." (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Sunday, November 28, 2021

A blessing to God

Your life and who you are is a blessing to God (Genesis 2:4).

Friday, November 26, 2021

Praise the Lord!

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6)!

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Grateful praise

If your heart is grateful, you won't be able to keep from praising God (Hebrews 12:28).

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

More

There is always more to be thankful for (Ephesians 5:20).

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

That burden

That burden of yours is not bigger than the One who sustains you (Psalm 55:2).

Monday, November 22, 2021

Peace and praise

God heals your brokenness and leads you to peace and praise (Isaiah 61:3).

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Joyful neighbor

Misery may love company, but joy makes a good neighbor (Proverbs 17:22).

Friday, November 19, 2021

My hope

"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you" (Psalm 39:7).

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Never run out

Find your joy in who God is, and you never run out (Psalm 16:11).

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Time to be holy

Take time to be holy by taking time to be silent (Psalm 4:4).

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Unusual ways

If you're not listening, God will find unusual ways to try to get through to you (Isaiah 28:11).

Monday, November 15, 2021

As strong as you are

Don't let people who don't know your struggle convince you that you're not as strong as you are (John 1:5).

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Let God guide you

If you let God guide you, you don't have to worry where you're going (Psalm 119:105).

Friday, November 12, 2021

My portion forever

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

Thursday, November 11, 2021

God's peace does

Let God's peace do what only God's peace does (Colossians 3:15).

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Not your own

Thankfully, it's God's power that works through your ministry, not your own (1 Corinthians 3:6).

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Without the church

You can't be the church without the church (Ephesians 2:20-22).

Monday, November 8, 2021

God's encouragement

You may not have money or riches to give someone, but if you give them God's encouragement, you've blessed them (Ephesians 4:29).

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Building you up

Even if the world around you is falling apart, remember God is building you up (2 Corinthians 4:16).

Saturday, November 6, 2021

God's holiness

"Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth" (Psalm 96:9)!

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Who you are

Who you are is a blessing to someone else (3 John 1:4).

Within yourself

Don't lose sight of the image of God within yourself and everyone else you'll meet today (Acts 17:28).

Monday, November 1, 2021

Not giving up

God will not give up on you (1 Corinthians 1:8).

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

God's assurances

Your identity in Christ doesn't mean you have all the answers, but you have all the assurances of God (1 John 5:13).

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Stronger

You're stronger with the church and the church is stronger with you (Acts 9:31).

Monday, October 25, 2021

Empowered righteousness

The righteousness you pursue empowers you to do great things for the glory of God (Proverbs 28:1).

Sunday, October 24, 2021

God's leading

God doesn't lead you away from healing or restoration (Psalm 32:8).

Friday, October 22, 2021

We are his

"Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture (Psalm 100:3)"

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Compliment them

If you get a chance, stop and give someone a compliment today (Ephesians 4:32).

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Fear & hope

God doesn't put fear in your heart; God puts hope in your life (Romans 15:13).

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Being saved

Being "saved" is less about getting to heaven when you die and more about living for God's glory now that you're alive (Romans 1:16).

Monday, October 18, 2021

Snatching the old

God won't snatch the old from you; you'll have to let it go to experience the new God desires for you (Isaiah 43:18).

Sunday, October 17, 2021

God doesn't fail

Because all else fails, God never does (Matthew 5:45).

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Not empty

Generosity will never leave you empty (Proverbs 22:9).

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Today's struggles

Your hope in God's future gives you strength for today's struggles (Revelation 21:4).

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Lot to learn

You've got a lot to learn from others (Proverbs 9:9).

Monday, October 11, 2021

Holy & humble

You can't be holy without being humble (James 4:6).

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Simmer down

If you can learn to simmer down, God will help you wise up (Proverbs 14:29).

Friday, October 8, 2021

Prosper our work

"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands—O prosper the work of our hands" (Psalm 90

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Don't pass up the chance

Don't pass up a chance God gives you to bless someone (Matthew 5:16).

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Grace guides

The world will pull and stretch you, but God's grace will guide and heal you (2 Peter 1:2).

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Better understand grace

To better understand God's grace, today, give something to someone you think doesn't deserve it (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Monday, October 4, 2021

Not for your good

Let God remove anything from your life that isn't for you good (John 10:10).

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Rewarded good

You don't do good for the reward, but your good will be rewarded (Galatians 6:9).

Friday, October 1, 2021

Eyes on the Lord

"I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken" (Psalm 16:8).

Greatest blessing

The greatest blessing of life is God (Psalm 27:13).

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Church's power

How connected you are to the church determines the church's power (Romans 12:5).

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Totally empty

You can have everything and still be totally empty (Luke 12:15).

Monday, September 27, 2021

Perfect life?

Life doesn't need to be perfect for you to be joyful (Psalm 4:7).

Sunday, September 26, 2021

However much

However much grace you need to get through today, God will provide (2 Corinthians 12:9 ).

Friday, September 24, 2021

Fix my eyes

"I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways" (Psalm 119:15).

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Reflect on yesterday

Prepare for today by reflecting on yesterday (Psalm 143:5).

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

More power

You have more power than you realize (Ephesians 6:10).

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Seek peace

God's peace can't rule in your heart if you aren't seeking it (Colossians 3:15).

Monday, September 20, 2021

Wordless prayers

God hears the wordless prayers of a broken heart (Psalm 34:18).

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Learning to trust

Learning to trust is how you learn to love (Isaiah 26:3).

Friday, September 17, 2021

The Lord is good

"For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations" (Psalm 100:5).

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Little prayer

Even a little prayer to our BIG God can be enough (Jeremiah 29:12).

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

What you have

God sees the good you can do with what you already have (Exodus 4:2).

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

No volunteers

In God's kingdom, you aren't a volunteer; you're a servant (Luke 22:26).

Monday, September 13, 2021

Don't forget

Don't forget what God wants (Deuteronomy 4:9).

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Can't take joy

No one can take your joy if it comes from the hope of Jesus' resurrection (John 16:22).

Friday, September 10, 2021

Binds their wounds

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3).

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Call to endure

If faith in God was easy, the Bible wouldn't have to encourage you so much to endure (1 Corinthians 1:8).

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

God is enough

When God is enough, you have enough (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Not God's strength

If your strength doesn't help strengthen others, that's not God's strength you're holding (Hebrews 3:13).

Monday, September 6, 2021

Sure and assured

Even when you aren't sure what God is doing, you can be assured it's for your good (Romans 8:28).

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Blessing work

May your work be a blessing to all (Proverbs 14:23).

Friday, September 3, 2021

Cry for help

"When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Pruning

Pruning is painful, but it is also fulfilling (John 15:2).

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

What you trust

Contentment is not about what you have but about what you trust (Philippians 4:19).

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Don't blame them

If the conversation is bringing out the worst in you, don't blame the other person (2 Timothy 2:23).

Monday, August 30, 2021

Making or letting?

There's a line between people making you angry and you letting them (Proverbs 16:32).

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Stronger

With faith, whatever hardship you're enduring now will make you stronger (Romans 5:3).

Friday, August 27, 2021

Uttering wisdom

"The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice" (Psalm 37:30).

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Wise faith

It is faithful to be wise (Colossians 3:16).

Burden to God

You are not a burden to God (Matthew 11:28-30).

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Pesky sin

Because of God's power, no matter what sin is pestering you, you can have a new heart (Ezekiel 11:19).

Monday, August 23, 2021

The need to control

Child-like faith means letting go of the need to control what's around you (1 Corinthians 13:11).

To flourish

Just as the plant needs water to grow, you need the word of God to flourish (Matthew 4:4).

Friday, August 20, 2021

You are my God

"But I trust in you, Lord;  I say, “You are my God" (Psalm 31:14).

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Power and compassion

God's power begins with God's compassion--let yours start there, too (Mark 6:34).

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Forgotten

God has not forgotten you (Luke 12:6-7).

Whole and holy

You can't be whole without being holy (Hebrews 12:14).

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

See us through

God will see us through our turmoil (Revelation 21:7).

Monday, August 16, 2021

Perfect peace

The more you focus on Jesus, the more you know perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3).

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Others listen

Be someone others are willing to listen to (Proverbs 22:4).

Smallest blessing

The smallest blessing is still a blessing (Luke 12:7).

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

In Christ

If Christ lives within you and you must live in Christ (Galatians 2:20).

Monday, August 9, 2021

Still afraid

God has already overcome what you're still afraid of (Psalm 56:3).

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Busiest of days

The busiest of days should never take you away from time with God (James 4:8).

Friday, August 6, 2021

Against me

Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident (Psalm 27:3).

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Make time

You never find time for what's important. You make time (Isaiah 1:17).

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Praise and hope

Give God praise and you might give someone else hope (Psalm 66:16).

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

You and the church

You need the church as much as the church needs you (Colossians 3:16).

Monday, August 2, 2021

Anyone you meet today

You're not going to meet anyone today that isn't loved by God (Romans 5:8).

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Share them

You don't give your blessings away; you share them (Proverbs 22:9).

Friday, July 30, 2021

The goodness of the Lord

"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!" (Psalm 27:13)

Thursday, July 29, 2021

What Jesus sees

See the world with compassion and you'll see what Jesus sees (1 John 3:17).

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Look for the good

Look for the good in others because God put it there (1 John 2:9).

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Discipleship requires

Discipleship requires a willing heart and a committed spirit (Luke 14:27).

Monday, July 26, 2021

Right and wrong

You can be wrong and still be wise about it (Proverbs 16:18).

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Steer your thoughts

Let God's word steer your thoughts to God's presence with you (Psalm 19:14).

Friday, July 23, 2021

God is a refuge

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us." (Psalm 62:8)

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Leading to transformation

When  you let God lead the change, it will bring transformation (Galatians 2:20)

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Healing

If you haven't healed, it doesn't mean you aren't healing (Jeremiah 33:6).

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

What you can't stand

Don't be what you can't stand about others (Philippians 3:17).

Monday, July 19, 2021

Storms

Not every problem is a storm (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Sunday, July 18, 2021

More than you think

God always loves you more than you think (Romans 5:8).

Friday, July 16, 2021

Take refuge

"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." (Psalm 118:8) 

Thursday, July 15, 2021

What you're searching for

God has an answer to what you're searching for (Matthew 7:8).

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Choosy influences

Be choosy about who influences you (Proverbs 13:20).

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Pray with power

When you pray with the church, you pray with power (James 5:16).

Monday, July 12, 2021

Whatever happens next

Whatever happens next, remember that God has always seen you through (Jeremiah 29:11).

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Every bit of hope

Every bit of hope boosts your trust in God (Romans 15:13).

Friday, July 9, 2021

Rejoice in your salvation

"But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation." (Psalm 13:5)

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Quicker to forgive

Be quicker to forgive than you are to blame (Colossians 3:13).

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Simple response

The simple response of faith is your obedience to God (John 14:15).

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Ministry giving

Don't leave God's ministry out of your giving (Luke 6:38).

Monday, July 5, 2021

Inspired

Be inspired (2 Peter 3:18).

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Little to big

Notice all the little things that help you accomplish bigger things (James 1:17).

Friday, July 2, 2021

A wide place

"And I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts." -(Psalm 119:45)

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Keep looking

If you haven't seen God move around you, keep looking (Zephaniah 3:17).

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Get through today

All of time is in God's hands; you can trust God to get you through today (Isaiah 26:3-4).

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Wrong attitude

A right opinion coupled with a wrong attitude doesn't help (Proverbs 19:20).

Monday, June 28, 2021

Have joy

Never forget that God wants you to have joy (John 17:13)!

Sunday, June 27, 2021

More than words

Let your prayers be more than words (Luke 18:1).

Friday, June 25, 2021

Help us

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake! -Psalm 79:9

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Short life

To make the most out of life, appreciate how short it really is (James 4:13-14).

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Heavenly wisdom

Seek heavenly wisdom (James 3:17).

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Daily habits

Your daily habits say a lot about your walk with God (Hebrews 10:25).

Every moment of guilt

There's grace for every moment of guilt you have (1John 1:9).

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Learning to be content

Learning to be content helps you put everything in life into right perspective (Philippians 4:11).

Friday, June 18, 2021

Those who know my name

Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. -Psalm 91:14

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Change of attitude

If you need a change of attitude, try a change of focus (Luke 10:41-42).

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The extent of abundant life

Whatever keeps you from obeying God is keeping you from knowing the extent of Christ's abundant life (1 Peter 1:4).

The less you pray

The less you pray, the less you rely on God (James 4:3).

Monday, June 14, 2021

Real change

Real change begins by humbling yourself before God (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Sunday, June 13, 2021

You will represent

Remember that today you will represent Christ to the world (Galatians 2:20).

Friday, June 11, 2021

Set me free

Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. -Psalm 118:5

Thursday, June 10, 2021

In God's care

Things may not be easy, but you'll always be in God's care (Isaiah 41:10).

Never stopped

God has never stopped loving or forgiving you (Jeremiah 31;3).

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Your commitment

The gospel has power, but also wants your commitment (Numbers 30:2).

Monday, June 7, 2021

Healing and listening

Let God do the healing--you do the listening (1 John 5:15).

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Be happy

Be happy because you have a new day (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Friday, June 4, 2021

The Lord delivers

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. -Psalm 34:19

The goal

When God gives you the goal, God gives you the resources (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Don't wait for renewal

You don't have to wait until you feel overwhelmed to seek renewal for your soul (3 John 1:2).

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Open up

Open up to God's word and see how much it opens up to you (Jeremiah 15:16).

Monday, May 31, 2021

Hard times

Don't let hard times silence your praise (Psalm 9:9-10).

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Far back

No matter how far back you go, God has always been faithful (Deuteronomy 7:9).

Friday, May 28, 2021

My helper

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. -Psalm 54:4

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Through the cross

Everything you need to know about the love of God is seen through the cross of Jesus (1 Peter 2:24).

Don't let it!

The spirit of fear wants to conquer the Spirit God has given you--don't let it! (2 Timothy 1:7).

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

A tool

If money isn't a tool, it's a god (1 Timothy 6:17).

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

One conversation

One meaningful conversation can fill your day with joy (Ephesians 4:29).

Sunday, May 23, 2021

Someone else's problem

Try not to be someone else's problem (Proverbs 13:20).

Friday, May 21, 2021

Not far off

But you, O Lord, do not be far off! O you my help, come quickly to my aid! -Psalm 22:1

Thursday, May 20, 2021

If God is God

If God is God to you, then God is always present with you (Isaiah 41:10).

What you should do

Most times, what you should have done doesn't matter as much as what you should do now (Proverbs 24:16).

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Our sincerity

Our sincerity with others begins with our sincerity with God (2 Timothy 2:15).

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Do

Do what you must and do what you can (Proverbs 18:9).

Friday, May 14, 2021

The affliction of the afflicted

For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him. -Psalm 22:24

Thursday, May 13, 2021

A real blessing

A real blessing of God will bring you the peace of God (Ephesians 1:3).

God's will for you

God's will has always been that you would know the love of Christ (John 6:40).

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The mission hasn't changed

We have to change because the mission of the church hasn't (Matthew 28:19-20).

Monday, May 10, 2021

Healing testimony

Your healing is a testimony (Luke 8:39).

Power of God lived

The power of God isn't a force to be harnessed but a reality to be lived (Romans 1:16).

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Beginning of wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever (Psalm 111:10)!

Friday, May 7, 2021

Friends

May those who are friendless find friendship from you (Job 6:14).

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Every battle

God prepares you every battle you need to endure (Psalm 18:39).

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Foolish ways

With God's grace, your foolish ways can turn to joyous praise (1 John 1:9).

Sunday, May 2, 2021

Listen

Listen closely to listen well (James 1:19).

Friday, April 30, 2021

God delivers

"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them" (Psalm 34:7).

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Can't sleep

When you can't sleep, dream (Joel 2:28).

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

God won't leave

If you need to know God won't leave you, remember all the times God hasn't (Exodus 33:14).

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Cheerful givers

Cheerful givers aren't worried about giving because they've learned God always provides (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Monday, April 26, 2021

Your silence

Your silence can sometimes say much more than your words (Proverbs 21:23).

Sunday, April 25, 2021

Ordinary faithfulness

Ordinary faithfulness can bring extraordinary fruit (James 3:17).

Friday, April 23, 2021

God is good

"Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture" (Psalm 100:3).

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Wonder

Take time to wonder (Revelation 21:1).

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Give your best

Give the best of yourself to others to inspire the best within them (John 15:13).

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Wave of destruction

If you let disunity settle in, it will bring a wave of destruction (Proverbs 17:14).

Healing in rest

There is healing in rest (Jeremiah 29:11).

Sunday, April 18, 2021

What God has done

You can trust in what God will do because you know what God has done (1 Samuel 12:24).

Friday, April 16, 2021

Strong tower

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe" (Psalm 18:10).

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Every season

At the end of every season, reflect on and thank God for what you've learned (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

God knows your pain

God knows the pain of the loss you've experienced and brings healing and peace (Revelation 21:4).

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

It's not from God

If it's taking you away from Jesus, it isn't from God (2 Corinthians 11:14).

Monday, April 12, 2021

Avoid it

You can't get rid of all the negativity around you, but you can avoid it (Titus 3:10).

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Anyone and everyone

Anyone and everyone can be a vessel of God's grace (2 Timothy 2:21).

Friday, April 9, 2021

Never abandoned

"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption" (Psalm 16:10).

Thursday, April 8, 2021

A story

If you've experienced the resurrection of Jesus, you have a story to tell (Mark 16:9).

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

If you know Christ

If you know Christ, you will know his resurrection power (Philippians 3:10).

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Our way of life

Resurrection is our way of life--it's time for the church to arise (Daniel 12:2)!

Monday, April 5, 2021

God raised Jesus

God raised Jesus and God raised you to new life (1 Corinthians 6:14).

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Because Christ lives

Because Christ lives, you have life everlasting (John 14:19)!

Friday, April 2, 2021

Your steadfast love

"Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love" (Psalm 31:16).

Thursday, April 1, 2021

A loving presence

People need you to be a loving presence (Hebrews 10:25).

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Never give up

Jesus never gave up on his own--never give up on him (John 13:1)!

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Perfect

Your faith is perfected in Jesus, not in yourself (Hebrews 12:2).

Monday, March 29, 2021

Shame of the cross

The power of Jesus is found in the shame of the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18).

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Finished

What Christ has done, Christ has finished (Hebrews 9:11-15).

Friday, March 26, 2021

Proclaiming his handiwork

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork" (Psalm 19:1).

Thursday, March 25, 2021

A faithful example

Give the next generation a faithful example to follow, not just rules to obey (Proverbs 22:6).

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Never happy

You'll never be happy if you can never be content (Hebrews 13:5).

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Find the goodness

Don't make the world find the goodness of God; let them see it in you (Psalm 66:16).

Monday, March 22, 2021

Something to say

If you have something to say, make sure it's the truth (Exodus 23:1).

Sunday, March 21, 2021

One life

You only have one life to give (Romans 12:1).

Friday, March 19, 2021

The lifter of my head

"But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head" (Psalm 3:3).

Thursday, March 18, 2021

What is overcoming

Overcoming isn't winning; it's persevering with faith (1 John 5:5).

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Your home

Make your home a treasure of love and righteousness (Proverbs 15:6).

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The right attitude

You don't need the right things to do Gods' work, just the right attitude (Philippians 4:13).

Monday, March 15, 2021

The wrong fight

Don't get tired out by fighting the wrong fight (Ephesians 6:12).

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Glory on display

God's glory is on display when you use the skill the Creator gave you for his glory (Exodus 35:35).

Friday, March 12, 2021

My refuge

"I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" (Psalm 91:2).

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Nothing matters more

Some things matter more to others, but nothing matters more to a Christian than God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33).

Hopeful, not happy

One blessing that comes from God is that you can be hopeful even if you don't feel happy (Hebrews 12:1).

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Others before you

Listen to what God has said to others before you; you're not the first to walk with God (Hebrews 1:1).

Monday, March 8, 2021

A time will come

A time will come when your passionate pursuit of God will bring spiritual fruit you could never imagine (Galatians 6:9).

Sunday, March 7, 2021

They will

People will turn against you, but God will always be with you (1 Samuel 30:6).

Friday, March 5, 2021

Wait for the Lord

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord" (Psalm 27:14)!

Thursday, March 4, 2021

What you need

God knows what you need today (Matthew 6:11).

Learn to follow God

The best way to learn how to follow God is with other people (Proverbs 18:1).

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

What are you doing?

If you aren't sharing your faith, what are you doing with it (Romans 1:12)?

Monday, March 1, 2021

How things work out

You may not know how things are going to work out, but you can trust the One who is working it out for your good (Romans 8:28).

Stronger from the struggle

With God's help, the struggle makes you stronger (1 Corinthians 2:3-5).

Friday, February 26, 2021

Take courage

"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord" (Psalm 31:24)!  

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Keep moving forward

It's easy to be discouraged, but, with Gods' grace, keep moving forward in faith (2 Timothy 3:14).

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Learn from your pain

Learn from your pain and your story could be someone else's blessing (Acts 14:22).

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Busybody

You don't have to be a busybody (1 Timothy 5:13).

Monday, February 22, 2021

Closer to perfection

However imperfect you are today, you are closer to perfection than you were yesterday (1 John 4:12).

Just in case

In case anyone treats you otherwise, remember you are a beloved child of God (John 1:12).

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Lack patience

Be honest about where you lack patience and ask God to help you be less irritable and restless (1 Thessalonians 5:14). -KelseyUMC

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Growing up

Don't grow out of child-like faith (Mark 10:15). -KelseyUMC

Monday, February 15, 2021

Less Bible

Try reading less of the Bible at one time in order to understand more of what you read (Psalm 119:11).

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Loves you more

However much you think you love God, God has always loved you more (Zephaniah 3:17).

Friday, February 12, 2021

He is God!

"Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture" (Psalm 100:3).  

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Uncertainties as windows

Your uncertainties can be windows to awe and wonder (John 14:1).

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Suffering for Christ

If you're suffering for Christ, you will be rewarded by Christ (1 Peter 5:10).

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Your prayer life

Your prayer life is an expression of what's in your heart (James 4:3).

Monday, February 8, 2021

Control life

To follow Christ is to abandon the need you have to control life (Matthew 6:34).

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Learn and love

There's always more for you to learn and more for you to love about God's word (Jeremiah 33:3).

Friday, February 5, 2021

Those who hate peace

"Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace" (Psalm 120:7).

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Someone's trust

It's too easy to lose someone's trust and too hard to regain it to not be careful with your words (Ephesians 4:29).

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Missed church

Even if you "missed" church this week, you're still called to be church today (Romans 12:5).

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Give occassionally?

People who give occasionally can help pay church bills, but people who tithe help accomplish the kingdom reality (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Monday, February 1, 2021

Soul's Thanksgiving

Praise is your soul's thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4).

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Your witness is

Your witness is a sermon (1 Corinthians 11:1).

Friday, January 29, 2021

He prospers

"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers" (Psalm 1:3). 

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Fruit or results?

God cares more about the fruit you bear than the results you seek (Matthew 3:8).

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

No shame

God won't shame you; God has redeemed you (Isaiah 50:7).

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Gossip as conversation

Don't be fooled by gossip disguised as conversation (Proverbs 18:8).

Speak good

Use your words to speak good into your life and into the world around you, and enjoy the goodness that comes from it (Proverbs 13:2).

Sunday, January 24, 2021

God was waiting

Before you ever wanted to walk with the Lord, God was already waiting for you (1 Corinthians 1:9).

Friday, January 22, 2021

Out of Zion

"Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth" (Psalm 50:2).

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Work your way to God

You never have to work your way to God. You only have to trust in Christ (John 14:6).

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

A good day

Today is a good day to forgive (Mark 11:25).

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Speak with grace

The Christian should always speak with grace because the world always needs it (Ephesians 4:29).

Monday, January 18, 2021

Always a way

There is always a way: God's (Micah 6:8).

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Trouble comes

Trouble may come to you, but you don't have to let it control you (Psalm 34:6).

Thursday, January 14, 2021

In and with love

Speak the truth in love and with love (Ephesians 4:15).

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Remember to pray

Every moment you remember you are breathing is a chance to remember to pray (Matthew 26:41).

Monday, January 11, 2021

Seek God's wisdom

If you seek God's wisdom, you'll figure out what needs to be done for the glory of God (Proverbs 8:11-12).

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Unfailing love

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you" (Psalm 143:8).

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Abundant life begins

Abundant life always begins today (John 3:16).

The goodness and glory of God

When you know the goodness of God, you live for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

No right to be stingy

If you trust that God will take care of you, you have no right to be stingy (Proverbs 28:27).

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Best gift to God

The best gift you can offer to God is a heart that glorifies him (Luke 2:20).

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Take to heart

Take to heart what the Christmas story really means to you (Luke 2:19).

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Joyful and contagious

Joyful worship is contagious (Luke 2:13-14).

Friday, January 1, 2021

The excitement of Christmas

The excitement of Christmas is knowing Christ was given to us (Luke 2:16).