Thought For Today: “The Full Gospel” Jesus died upon the cross to save us from our sins. “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness.” (1 Peter 2:24) In 2 Corinthians 5:21, the Apostle Paul said that Jesus, who knew no … Read more

Thought For Today: “Trust and Lean” Trusting in God when it doesn’t make sense to the natural mind doesn’t make sense. But it is in these times that God gives us the greatest victories, which could be an answer to prayer, or the strength to deal with disappointments. When the Bible tells us to trust … Read more

Thought For Today: “Responding Rightly” When confronting the hot button issues of our day, how do people see us? Do we respond in love or in righteous indignation? Do those around us see Jesus in us, or a Pharisee? Have we become what we say we’re against? Yes, we are to speak the truth of … Read more

Thought For Today: “Passionately Pursuing God’s Presence” To passionately pursue God’s presence, it’s vital we create an environment of faith within our lives and the church. The key is remembering that we cannot pursue God’s presence where God’s presence isn’t. So, we need to create an environment that welcomes God. And that’s an environment of … Read more

Thought For Today: “A True Friend” What is the Value of a True Friend? This is seen in the relationship between David and Jonathan. The value of a true spiritual friend is that often they show greater faith in God’s promises for your life than you do. So, there is real value in having a … Read more

Thought For Today: “Look at the First Step” When stepping out by faith we need to look at the first step only, instead of the entire journey. Abraham didn’t know the whole journey, he only knew the first step, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house to a land … Read more

Thought for Today: “At Jesus’s Birth God Becomes Personal” “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day” (Luke 2:10-11a) One of the names given to Jesus is “Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.” God personally … Read more

Thought for Today: “At Jesus’s Birth Walls of Discrimination Come Down” “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Shepherding was a job back in those days that was given to servants, or the least family member, as we see with … Read more

Thought for Today: “Humbled by Christmas” After learning that she would be giving birth to the Messiah, Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist, and through Mary’s song, known as “Magnificat,” she reveals how she prepared herself for this wonderous event. The second thing we see is her humble spirit. … Read more

Thought for Today: “The Joy of Christmas” After learning that she would be giving birth to the Messiah, Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist, and through Mary’s song, known as “Magnificat,” she reveals how she prepared herself for this wonderous event. First it was with Joy. “My soul magnifies … Read more

Thought for Today: “Made Under the Law” “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” (Galatians 4:4) The writer of Hebrews tells us that we have Jesus as our Great High Priest. “One who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from … Read more

Thought For Today: “Give What You Have” We may not have much, but whatever we have we are to give to Jesus, and He will multiply it and bless many through your sacrifice. When the disciples saw the need of the people, they came to Jesus and asked Him to send the people away so … Read more

Thought For Today: “Godly Counsel” When King David was old, his eldest son, Adonijah, proclaimed himself king. The only problem is that David had promised Solomon. So, Nathan the prophet came to Bathsheba and said, “Come, please, let me now give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your … Read more

Thought For Today: “Depression’s Cure” David was a man given to bouts of depression, which is seen throughout the Psalms. Psalm 31 gives us not only a look into this depression, but also the cure. “O Lord, for I am in trouble; my eye wastes away with grief, yes, my soul and my body! For … Read more

Thought for Today: “Wisdom Lived Out” Wisdom is revealed through our actions, not in the words we speak. Jesus said, “Wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” (Matthew 11:19b) In other words, actions speak louder than words When I read quotes by great authors, the wisdom they display in their words is phenomenal. But when these … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Profitableness of Scriptures” All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) The Bible is “profitable.” That is, it is useful, beneficial, … Read more

Thought For Today: “When Good Works are Bad” We are told that God sees our good works and rewards us accordingly. “(God) will render to each one according to his deeds: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality.” (Romans 2:6-7) “And to her (the Church) … Read more

Thought For Today: “Deceived” We’re in danger of being deceived. “I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:2-3) What we’re being told is that humanity is in ignorance because they’ve been deceived by the devil, … Read more

Thought for Today: “A Fait Accompli” Is Jesus’s death and resurrection a fait accompli in our lives? “Fait Accompli” is a French phrase meaning an accomplished fact and used to mean something that has already been done and cannot be altered. As Jesus hung upon the cross it says, “Jesus, knowing that all things were … Read more

Thought For Today: “Getting Burned” Peter had a problem with discernment. “Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.” (Luke 22:55) It’s not that Peter didn’t want to be close to Jesus, he just didn’t want to be close enough to be … Read more