Tag Archives: Jesus

Fear Tactics

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) Fear is very real in this world. People are afraid of a number of things. In fact, there are thousandsContinueContinue reading “Fear Tactics”

Prideful Confidence

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.Psalm 138:6 (NLT) There is often a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Confidence is knowing, believing whole-heartedly that something is going to happen and choosing not to worry about it. Arrogance is more along the lines ofContinueContinue reading “Prideful Confidence”

Sloths!

As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.Psalm 138:3 (NLT) Have you ever seen the movie Zootopia? If not, you’re missing out on a pretty funny, and cute, Disney story. One of the most remembered scenes, and probably the funniest, is when the main characters are forced toContinueContinue reading “Sloths!”

Follow Me If You Want to Live

In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV) “Come with me if you wantContinueContinue reading “Follow Me If You Want to Live”

Hidden Blessings

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) Some time ago, I was offered a job which seemed like a perfect fit. The location would have been very good for my family.ContinueContinue reading “Hidden Blessings”

What’s In a Name?

O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.Psalm 84:12 (NLT) Have you ever taken the time to look up what your name means? If not, you should do it sometime. It’s much easier than in days past when you had to go to a library and find a book toContinueContinue reading “What’s In a Name?”