The Plan “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). This verse is probably familiar to most of us. God said He formed us in the womb…
Category: calling
Chosen
This message is for anyone who thinks lowly of themselves because of their past, their current weaknesses or what others think about them. “But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed…
Spiritual Gifts
“A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” (1 Corinthians 12:7 NLT) If you read the teaching of the apostle Paul about Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12, you will see that there are several gifts and each is given at the discretion…
Conversation With God
Maybe someone can identify with this conversation. “Lord, I can’t do this. Can You please help me? Can You do it for me? “Well, let’s talk about that. Sure, I can help you, (“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1), and I want to…
Testing
“But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.” (Job 23:10) Years ago, I was in a singing group and one of the songs we sang was, “I’m Yours Lord” by the Gaither Vocal Band. The chorus went like this:…