One of the incredible truths His word reveals to us is just how intimately the Lord knows us and that the details of our lives matter to Him. His word speaks directly to His deep love and compassion and care for His people.  

Once we have surrendered our lives to Christ, we will willingly desire the things He desires.

Jesus is our perfect example. He has taught us how to obey, as He too obeyed the will of His Father.

The concept of needing an armor suit while we wage war here in the flesh is a very real necessity. It’s our prep, and the more equipped we are, the better we will fare.

We start on this road of life one way, and then undeniably meet Jesus, and we finish the road a very different person.

Reflecting on His goodness and His works in our life are biblical. This action and attention show we take delight in Him and it allows us to give Him praise and recognition for all He has done, yesterday, today and in the future.

As we consider all that a new year brings, let us find rest in Jesus, knowing salvation is in Him. Knowing He is faithful to His word, faithful to lead us, and faithful to teach us His ways.

As we begin this new year, let us focus on rejoicing in the Lord in all things. Let us rejoice in His great love for us, in His free gift of salvation, in His powerful word, and for His work and care in our lives.

Time and time again, the Bible shows us God moving among His people and His creation. We see His desire to have communion with the people He created, His involvement in the lives of His people, and His understanding and awareness of the things happening on earth.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). Pastor Richard shares an important reminder for this holiday season.

It does not matter what others say about us, or what used to be true of us and of our lives. The moment we come to Jesus, He changes our identity.

He kindly lets Moses know His plan because by faith, Moses believes God, but the communication with God brings confidence.

Thanksgiving comes from a heart of gratitude. My desire is to come before Him with a heart of gratitude. To praise Him for who He is and thank Him for all He has done, and because of these things, present my requests to Him.

We cannot understand this life on earth or the beautiful reality of eternal life with Him if we do not have His wisdom.

The Bible reminds us over and over that the Lord's watches over us. 2 Chronicles 16:9 tell us, “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

God desires, and even requires, that He is included and involved in all of our activities. If we are walking with Him, He does not want to be left out.

Contentment rests in the Lord. It trusts Him to supply the need, and in abundance, thanks Him, seeking to honor Him with all He has provided.

The tongue has the ability to set the whole course of a person’s life on fire.

May we wait with expectant silence before the Lord to see how He will care for us, meet our needs, and be faithful to all of His promises.

As you follow him you can rest in the fact that He knows the integrity of your heart and will protect you. As you obey Him you can rest that His will is being done, in your life and also in others that your life touches.