GEMs

  • Unfair Losses (2024-10-24)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s examine unfair Losses. Today’s scripture,Genesis 39:10-20 (NLT), testifies…[10] She kept putting pressure on Joseph day after day, but he refused to sleep with her, and he kept out of her way as much as possible. [11]…

  • Losing To Gain (2024-10-23)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s contemplate what we’re willing to lose for Christ. In today’s scripture, Philippians 3:7-9 (NIV), the Apostle Paul testified…[7] But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. [8] What is…

  • Lost and Found (2024-10-22)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Let’s discover God’s perspective of lost and found. In today’s scripture, Luke 15:8-10 (NLT) Jesus taught…[8] “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house…

  • Misunderstanding Losses (2024-10-21)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) This week’s inspiration comes from a disappointing day as a Minnesota sports fan. Both the undefeated Vikings in the NFL, and Lynx in the WNBA championship, lost important games. As I sat in my disappointment, the Holy…

  • Regular Breaks Recommended (2024-10-19)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s consider taking regular breaks or waiting on God for new energy. Today’s scripture, Isaiah 40:30-31 (KJV) says…[30] Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: [31] but they…

  • Worry-free Rest (2024-10-18)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s look into worry-free rest Today’s scripture, Psalms 23:1-3 (NLT) testifies…[1] The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. [2] He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.…

  • Make Room For The Lord To Rest (2024-10-17)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s discover benefits of preparing a room that invites God to rest. Today’s scripture, 2 Kings 4:8-11 (NLT) shares…[8] One day Elisha went to the town of Shunem. A wealthy woman lived there, and she urged…

  • Give Yourself Away Before You Get Away (2024-10-16)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s peak in on Jesus giving Himself away before finally getting away. Today’s scripture, Mark 6:44-46 (NLT) says…[44] A total of 5,000 men and their families were fed. [45] Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his…

  • Make Sure You Take A Break (2024-10-15)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s make sure we truly take a break. Today’s scripture, Hebrews 4:9-11 (NLT) says…[9] So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. [10] For all who have entered into God’s rest…

  • Needed Rest (2024-10-14)

    Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) I’ve shared before that part of how the Holy Spirit gives me the themes to explore is through my designated helper Dana. She is a K-5 school teacher, and when I asked her for input she responded…