It is so easy to go through life thinking that nobody notices you. You look around, and it appears you are forgotten, and nobody appreciates your contributions. Instead of throwing a pity party for yourself read over today’s scripture. You are not forgotten by God. He sees you and the love you demonstrate. Don’t give…
Read MoreCorey Ashbury has written the popular worship called “Reckless Love” based on this passage of scripture. God will leave the ninety-nine to go and look for the one lost sheep. It is his take on how much God loves you. He is not willing to risk losing you. He wants you to know your incredible…
Read MoreWe all know those people who are good at bringing attention to themselves. It seems they are always doing the thing that will get noticed. People clamor to be around them because of all the attention. Jesus gives us a warning against wanting the spotlight. Instead, he encourages us to take the path of humility….
Read MoreRemember the famous phone commercial for Verizon “Can you hear me now?” It was a play on what most mobile phone users were saying as they walked around looking for good reception. As you read today’s verse in Hebrews, you can almost hear the Holy Spirit saying the same thing: “Can you hear me?” Hebrews…
Read MoreMost studies and surveys say the same thing; workers don’t like their bosses. They grumble about them to coworkers, gripe about the way things are done, and generally are miserable at work. Most of the blame is put on the boss. As Christians, we are called to a higher standard. We are to work unto…
Read MoreYour eyes are a window to your soul. Much can be known about you just by watching your eyes. The eye doesn’t lie. Your eyes exude health or sickness; they show truth or deception. Jesus tells us today that the eye is the lamp of the body. It tells us whether we are healthy or…
Read MoreDid your mother ever tell you to count your blessings when you were complaining as a child? I know mine did. Whenever I was getting negative and starting to complain about things not going my way she would tell me to count my blessings. When I was young, I had no clue what that meant….
Read MoreHave you ever lost something of great value? Maybe it was a family heirloom or something you have spent a lot of money on. Whatever it is the loss stings and there is no way of replacing it. That is what Jesus is talking about when he asks what does it profit if you gain…
Read MoreWe learn way more from watching other people than we ever will from listening to them. When we don’t know what to do we watch others who have done it before us. I know its big to Google things, but when we are in a pinch, we will go to someone older and more experienced…
Read MoreNobody likes a poser. A poser is someone who tries to look the part but isn’t. The church is full of posers, people who claim to know God but act nothing like someone who follows Jesus. They may wear the Christian t-shirt, but they are foul-mouthed and disruptive in their home, school, and workplace. Beware…
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