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The Best Artist Ever

“This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Romans 118:24

“The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

“And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteo...

Handicapped Dog that Hates Trucks

“Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”” 2 Tim. 2:19

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

I figured out pretty quickly when I moved to New York City for a season for my ministry work that the sidewalks are sometimes too crowded and narrow to navigate myself and two paral...

Sweet Meditation

“May my meditation be sweet to Him;
I will be glad in the Lord.” Psalm 104:34

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Phiipians 4:8

Have you ever paid attention to what you think about? The Lord does. He knows our every thought. Yes, even the bad ones. The ugl...

Terrible Trial, Beautiful Blessing

“But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”” Matthew 4:4

I was talking to a loved one one day who was going through a terrible trial. The kind of trial many of us can’t even conceive of. Suffice it to say we all have our trials, but some of them are especially and seemingly infinitely more grueling. The details of hers aren’t the point. The point is this. She shared with me something I believe we all...

Is God Saying THIS to You?

“For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons:

“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
For whom the Lord loves He chastens,
And scourges every son whom He receives.”

If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons...

How Beautiful Is Your Sacrifice?

“And when you offer the blind as a sacrifice,
Is it not evil?
And when you offer the lame and sick,
Is it not evil?
Offer it then to your governor!
Would he be pleased with you?
Would he accept you favorably?”
Says the Lord of hosts.

“But now entreat God’s favor,
That He may be gracious to us.
While this is being done by your hands,
Will He accept you favorably?”
Says the Lord of hosts.
“Who is there even among you who would shut the doors,
So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vai...

We’re Running Out of Time

“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure, which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer; since it is a righteous thing with...

I Don’t Feel Like God Loves Me

“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16

Do you ever FEEL like God doesn’t love you? Like you can’t FEEL His love for you? I have gone through seasons, some short, some longer, during which I don’t FEEL like God loves me. Here I am a Christ follower. I believe in Jesus Christ as Lord. I’ve turned away from a lifestyle of sin and practice a lifestyle of righteousness with plenty of repenting...

The Dog That Couldn’t Use Steps

“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ...

Going Back to Bed

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”

Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler
And  from the perilous pestilence.
He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:1-4

“I think I’ll go back to bed,” I muttered aloud. “It’s an easier place to be.” I...