May 14 | Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Our world can’t understand meek. They think any form of power without control is weak. But they’re not the same. They think strength must be overwhelming. A man’s man shows off his strength…
Please enjoy this guest post on my website from Alexia Jones about how to have faith in the storms and life's toughest trials. Life can be beautiful and full of joy, but it can also be incredibly hard. We all face storms — those overwhelming, uncertain, and painful seasons when…
May 13 | Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) Funerals are awkward for me. I don’t know how to comfort the mourners even as a pastor. When they asked, “Why did God take Him now?” I don’t know how to respond. I…
May 12 | Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for God’s kingdom is theirs.” (Matthew 5:3) Bankruptcy seems to be becoming a regular practice in our country. While it’s meant to reset the person’s finances and give them an opportunity to start over, some people are unafraid to…
May 11 | Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, Oh God, and know my heart. Test me and know my troubled thoughts, and see if an offensive way is in me, and leave me in the way everlasting.”(Psalm 139:23–24) No one in this world can’t do what God does. They are not…
May 10 | Psalm 139:17-18; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 “And how precious to me are Your thoughts Oh God! How vast this some of them! If I would count them, they are more numerous than sand. I awake, and You are still with me.” (Psalm 139:17–18) “For God revealed these things…
May 9 | Psalm 139:13-16 “For You formed my inward parts, you knitted me together in the womb. I praise You, for I am awesomely and distinctively made! Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was being…
The chapters and words on True Christian Authority are closing along. I am over halfway on my words for the whole book. It’s right around 45% written for the first draft. I have the introduction and five chapters written down. I am starting chapter 6 and the chapter is organized…
May 8 | Psalm 139:7-12 “Where shall I go from your Spirit? And where can I run from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there. And if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I am lifted up by the wings of the morning…
May 7 | Psalm 139:4-6 “For before a word is on my tongue behold, Oh Lord, You know all of it. You hem me in behind and before, and lay Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me. It is too high. I cannot comprehend it.” (Psalm…