Thought for Today: “Enoch’s Walk of Faith” Most of us struggle to come to grips with what’s going on around us or with what’s most important until we have a divine encounter. Only then do we realize that all the things we were so worried about aren’t that important. When a person contracts cancer or … Read more

Thought For Today: “An Intentional Walk” We must be intentional about what we do, especially when it comes to our time with God. You might say we have to be protective of our time with God because Satan will throw everything at us, including the kitchen sink. While a daily meeting with God is one … Read more

Thought For Today: “Keeping Faith” Far too casually, we walk away from the promises of God. However, when we do not receive God’s promises, instead of persevering in faith and prayer, we move on. And while the answer may be that the promise wasn’t for us, it may also be that the answer is our … Read more

Thought for Today: “How Great Is God’s Love?” Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) Jesus uses the analogy that our relationship with Him is like that of a Shepherd, and we are the sheep of His pasture, that is, under His care. … Read more

Today’s Thought: “When Faith Begins” Many say that faith begins where worry ends. The truth is that faith begins when we come to the end of ourselves and begin trusting God. Faith begins when we say, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians … Read more

Thought For Today: “Prophetic Vision” Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived and one who wrote the book of Proverbs under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said, “When there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV) If I could offer a working definition of this while staying true to the text, I … Read more

Thought for Today: “The Surrendered Life” Jesus described the surrendered life. He said, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) A surrendered life is one lived in accordance with the cross of Jesus. It’s a cross life. It is a … Read more

Thought For Today: “We Need Holy Spirit Vision” Holy Spirit Vision is an upward look toward God’s plan and purpose. The vision is seen in the Great Commandment to love God with all of who we are, with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and then to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew … Read more

A Christmas Thought: “No Greater Love” Christmas is known as a time for giving presents, and that might be because God gave the greatest gift of all. In John’s Gospel, Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Limitless Love” God’s love is incalculable. His love is infinite. His love has no limitations or boundaries. It is limitless, and we’ll never be able to escape it or go beyond it. The Apostle Paul said, “May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love. And may … Read more

A Christmas Thought: “A Worship Lesson” The journey of the Wise Men to find Jesus, the King of Kings, was entirely an act of worship. It wasn’t for their own recognition or favor, but to reveal the coming Messiah, Jesus. As an act of worship, they brought valuable gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But their worship … Read more

Thought For Today: “Christmas Means Change” Discovering the true meaning of Christmas will require change. “Being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.” (Matthew 2:12) After they found and worshiped the baby Jesus, the Magi couldn’t return the way they had come. … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Way of the Spirit” As long as the fiery coals of the Holy Spirit still glow in our lives, let’s ignite them through prayer and start following the ways God outlined in His word, instead of following the methods promoted by those who prioritize techniques over Holy Spirit guidance. Instead of … Read more

Thought For Today: “A Light Shines in the Darkness” Looking at the Jewish calendar, I noticed that yesterday marked the end of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, which celebrates how God miraculously provided eight days’ worth of oil to keep the Menorah burning when there was only enough oil for one day. That festival of … Read more

Thought For Today: “From Eternity into Time” When Jesus came as that baby in a manger, He journeyed from eternity into time. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” (John 1:1-2) No matter how far back you go, … Read more

Thought for Today: “A Prepared Heart” God’s grace is given to those who prepare their hearts to seek Him, more than simply following the letter of the law. This is seen when the children of Israel came to participate in the Passover in Jerusalem, even though they had not become ceremonially clean. Seeing this, Hezekiah … Read more

Thought For Today: “God Sent His Son” OR: “The Fundamental Message of Christmas” Jesus’ life didn’t begin as a baby in a manger. This child is none other than the Lord God of heaven and earth. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega. The Apostle … Read more

Thought for Today: “Let the Holy Spirit Flow” In Revelation chapter 22, something expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and the power to live this life for Jesus, to be His disciples. “And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of … Read more

Thought for Today: “Heart Over Mind” It’s not what you know; it’s what you believe! Knowing the holiness of God, the children of Israel asked Moses to act as a mediator between them and God. They promised to do everything that God told Moses. And the Lord said, “They are right in all that they … Read more

Thought For Today: “Let the Holy Spirit Guide” The Holy Spirit will, if permitted, guide us in every part of life. To guide means that the Holy Spirit will lead us; He will show us the way we should walk and live in this world. Jesus said, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will … Read more