December 6

Nehemiah 8:10 – “…Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” When Nehemiah came to rebuild the walls of the temple in Jerusalem, it was not the first time this had been attempted. Ezra had successfully rebuilt the temple but whenever Ezra...

December 13

2 Timothy 1:6 – Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Paul says to young Timothy, “You have a gift my son, you have a godly heritage, now get out there and use your gift.” Notice, Paul...

December 20

Philippians 4:9 – The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. A better word for “do” is “practice.” Paul could say something that would be bold if you or I said it:...

December 18

Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” This Christmas and every day this new year, remember that God is with you always. He promises...

January 3

Romans 10:10 – For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Please note that true belief resides in your heart, not in your mind. It is not an intellectual assurance but rather a genuine acceptance...