But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. (Habakkuk 2:20, ESV) Yesterday, I had written that we would be discussing our relationship with God and money. But after I posted about that, an unspeakable and horrifying act of violence took place in Las Vegas that I felt it important to say something. It caused me to pause as I am sure you … [Read more...] about Keep Silence
Devotions
Money and God
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money. (Matthew 6:24, NLT) Money is something that often occupies our minds. We think about it. We worry about it. We strategize how to get more of it. When we come to church, we talk about prayer and worship and … [Read more...] about Money and God
Verse of the Week: 2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8, ESV) I share a verse of the week every Sunday. Use this verse to meditate, pray, and ponder for the next seven days. Memorize it! Let the Scriptures transform your mind and heart. See how the Word of God makes all … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: 2 Corinthians 9:8
Disconnect from Discontent
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8–9, … [Read more...] about Disconnect from Discontent
Live Your Life
“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24, ESV) The sun came up this morning. It is a new day. It is a gift from God. Every beat of our heart and every breath from our lungs is a blessing. There are no guarantees. We never know if the next one will be our last. Hug those who are close to you. Savor the moment. Make the most of … [Read more...] about Live Your Life