Posts made in July, 2021

Turn That Negative Into A Positive “It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.” Psalm 119:71, NKJV I have been convinced for a long time that problems come into our life for a purpose and that God can take anything negative in our life and turn it into a positive. The verse for today strengthens my belief in that. David said it was good that he had been afflicted. If that was the end of this verse,...

You Are Never Alone “……..And lo, I am with you always….” Matthew 28:20, NKJV. Life can be extremely lonely at times. The death of a loved one, divorce, separated from family by distance, dealing with difficult situations alone, being left out by friends, family, or co-workers, standing on your faith in the face of opposition are all circumstances that can make us feel lonely. In November of 1960, Elvis Presley released the song, “Are...

Real Joy “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11, NKJV We can find joy in many areas of the Christian life. There is joy in our salvation; there is joy in our baptism; there is joy when we read Bible; we can find joy in prayer. The joy that we find in the world is often joy that can be taken from us as quickly as the joy came to us. New possessions can bring us joy...

Just A Cupful of Grace “Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.” Romans 6:6, NKJV Imagine the most beautiful waterfall you’ve ever seen. Now, in your mind, stand at its base and hold a thimble under the falling water. This illustrates the measure of God’s grace in your life, covering your sin. You can no more contain a waterfall in...

You’re Not Alone “But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…..” 2 Timothy 4:17, NKJV One of the loneliest times we can have is when we face a time of need without having a friend to talk to about it with. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom they can confide. One of our great old hymns is entitled; “I Must Tell Jesus”. We can always tell Jesus. Our scripture for today comes from Paul’s letter to Timothy. He...