GEMs

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s work on losing our unwanted flesh! Today’s scripture, Romans 8:5-9 (KJV) says…[5] For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s work on losing our lives for Christ! In today’s scripture, Matthew 10:38-39 (NLT), Jesus said…[38] If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. [39] If…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s work on losing our worldly thinking. Today’s scripture, Romans 12:2 (NLT) exhorts…[2] Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s work on getting rid of the sinfully dysfunctional ways in our lives. Today’s scripture, Colossians 3:8-10 (NLT) exhorts…[8] But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) When I sought direction for this week’s encouragement, the Holy Spirit prompted my wife to tell me weight loss. As I wrestled with writing about losing weight for a week, the Holy Spirit clarified the true theme…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s fortify load-bearing relationships. In today’s scripture, Galatians 6:1-2 (NLT), we’re exhorted…[1] Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s lean into love relationships. In today’s scripture, Luke 10:25-29 (NLT) we read…[25] One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s develop trusting relationships. In today’s scripture, Genesis 22:1-2, 6-14 (NLT), we read…[1] Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” [2] “Take your son, your only son—yes,…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s discover and appreciate a ‘frother’, which is someone who is both a friend and brother. In today’s scripture, Mark 3:34-35 (NLT), Jesus said…[34] Then he looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are…

  • Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today, let’s focus on identifying our relationships as God does. In today’s scripture, Mark 3:31-35 (NLT), we read…[31] Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come…