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I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Psalms 122:1 (NLT) Today’s scripture is 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 (NLT) challenges…[24] Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! [25] All athletes are disciplined in their training.…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Continuing our resolutions, let’s commit to living renewed by God. Today’s scripture, Ephesians 4:23 (NLT) exhorts…Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Consider…Early in my career I worked for the group of scientists who developed…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today we officially pivot from reflecting to resolving. Jesus says in today’s scripture, John 15:4-7 (NLT)…Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine,…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Psalms 122:1 (NLT) Today’s scripture is Isaiah 43:19-21 (NKJV)…[19] Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today is New Year’s Eve. As people plan to reflect and celebrate turning the page on the calendar to a new year, the Holy Spirit is inspiring me to close the year recommitting to living our new…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Yesterday we began our reflections with rejoicing. Today we’ll continue with the reason we’re able to rejoice, which is realizing God is good! Today’s scripture, Psalms 92:2-4 (NLT) realizes…[2] It is good to proclaim your unfailing love…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) This is a week of transition from reflection to resolution. With the Holy Spirit’s help our transition will lead to renewal. Today’s familiar scripture, I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV), instructs us to…[16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing,…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Psalms 122:1 (NLT) Today’s scripture is 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (NLT)…[1] As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it. [2] For God says, “At just the right time, I…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) This last Christmas takeway writing is meant to inspire additional actions after Jesus is birthed in our lives. Jesus said in today’s scripture, John 15:5, 8 (NLT)…[5] “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) This post Christmas writing is meant to inspire next steps after Jesus is birthed in our lives. Today’s scripture, Luke 2:39-42 (NLT)…[39] When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they…