Your Enemy Knows He is Defeated

Joshua 2:24 (MSG) says, “They told Joshua, “Yes! God has given the whole country to us. Everybody there is in a state of panic because of us.” In a strange turn of events, Coach Don Peterman and his basketball team made it to their league finals. Before coach Peterman took over coaching the team, the school had…

Don’t Sacrifice Your Well-Being for the Sake of Others’ Perception

Matthew 9:20-22 (KJ21) says, “And behold, a woman who was diseased with an issue of blood for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the hem of His garment; 21 for she said to herself, “If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole.” 22 But Jesus turned about, and when He saw her,…

I Expect Victory Every Time!

Life is full of expectations. When we wake up in the morning, we expect to feel a particular way and experience certain things throughout the day. Whether good or bad. Then, we make decisions based on those expectations. For instance, expectation influences what we wear for the day, when we must leave home to avoid…

Grace in Usual Places

Psalms 65:11-13 says, “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy paths drop fatness.  They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.  The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.” To crown means…

Positioned for Expansion

Isaiah 54:2 says, “Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; 3 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles and make the desolate cities to be…

Our Father Who Loves Singing

“The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17…

All Other Ground is Sinking Sand

Job 1:21-22 says, “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. 22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.” Eric went to work one day, just like any other day. The day started out like usual. He…

God With Benefits

Psalm 103:2 says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”   When deciding to accept a job offer, one factor that many people consider besides the rate of pay is the benefits. We consider whether the job offers health benefits. We want to know how much vacation time is available each year,…