For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11. Do you ever think about your plans for your life? Our life is more than where we work, study, live. Our life is so…

As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what is promised us – eternal life. 1 John 2:24. Reading 2 Samuel 16 reminds me of today. Intrigue. Lying. Cursing others. Disrespect.…

When I read a chapter in Scripture that fills me with disquiet, and I begin to pray, my thoughts start swirling to concerns for now and for people I love here. I realize this world we live in is a storm. Think of all the drama and storms you experience without warning. Our souls long…

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Psalm 89:14-15. As I read 2 Samuel 14, as I look around at the history of all of us and at our…

We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7. I…

Yesterday with family celebrating the birthdays of our two youngest grandkids, we went to the Dallas World Aquarium and saw the most amazing things! Birds of all sizes and shapes so colorful and loud! We saw a huge blue fish with what could only be described as a topknot swirled above its head and he…

This morning in our Friday Morning Prayer Group, we were able to appreciate more of For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20. In the context of Fellowship as one of our group said, In the multitude is a greater container for God. In a video presentation,…

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:1. What is the way of love? Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It…

This morning reading in The Chosen 40 Days With Jesus Book Three, the verse Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV. Day 8 of the devotional was about the friendship Mary and Elizabeth (the mother of John the Baptist) shared that was so needed given their unique circumstances. Mary,…

Do you long for what is just and right? Could you define what that is and include everyone? God can. God does. In 2 Samuel 8 David has subdued all the nations surrounding Israel and so completed the task Joshua had begun so many centuries before. David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just…