"We stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God."      2 Corinthians 1:9 NLTAre you feeling hopeless about the situation you're in and don't know which way to turn?  Maybe you're stru...  Read More

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."      Psalm 23:1 NIVWe need to know two things: (1) Our shepherd's character.  Jesus distinguished good shepherds from bad ones (See John 10:11-16).  Bad shep...  Read More

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."      Psalm 23:1 NIVPerhaps you memorized Psalm 23 as a child.  The vivid visual images remain with us lifelong.  Author Hannah Whitall Smith said, "What we a...  Read More

"I praise you because I am...wonderfully made."       Psalm 139:14 NIVDespite your aches and pains, you are a living, breathing, walking, talking wonder.  The psalmist said, "You created my inmost bei...  Read More

"To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown."      Job 6:14 NKJVA pastor writes: "What makes you glad or sad or mad?  What puts a holy smile on your face?  What causes your spirit to sob uncont...  Read More

"Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."     Colossians 3:12 NLTThe poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, "If we could read the secret history of ou...  Read More

"If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you."      Exodus 33:13 NIVHere is more of Moses' friendly talk with God: "If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know yo...  Read More

"I know you by name and you have found favor with me."      Exodus 33:12 NIVMoses talked with God like a friend, sharing what he felt and thought.  And God wanted it that way.  Here is how the convers...  Read More

"I will...test them as gold is tested."      Zechariah 13:9 NASIf you're being tested today, you're in good company!  Job, the most righteous man on earth, was tested beyond what most of us will ever ...  Read More

"I will give you shepherds...who will lead you with knowledge and understanding."      Jeremiah 3:15 NIVSeeking to impress the congregation, a young seminary graduate incorporated the biggest words he...  Read More

"These were...the mighty men whom David had."       1 Chronicles 11:10 NKJVSuccess in any endeavor calls for surrounding yourself with the right people.  That's why you should always seek God's input ...  Read More

"In returning and rest you shall be saved."       Isaiah 30:15 NKJVBurnout is characterized by disengagement, and stress by over-engagement.  In burnout, your emotions become blunted; stress makes the...  Read More