"Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble, brethren, against … Continue reading Suffering Requires Patience
Daily Advent Series – Day 15 – Dec. 14th
Daily Scripture "The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose." (Isaiah 35:1). Daily Action Light the first two purple candles and the rose colored candle of Joy. Find a way to bring unexpected joy to someone's life today-maybe a handwritten note or … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 15 – Dec. 14th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 14th
"If you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers." (James 2:9). In 1872, President Grant was stopped for recklessly driving his carriage through Washington DC. One published account says that the officer, an African American named William West, warned Grant, "Your fast driving, sir...is endangering the lives of the people … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 14th
Daily Advent Series – Day 14 – Dec. 13th
Daily Scripture "Grace and Peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." (2 Peter 1:2). Daily Action Peace grows through knowledge of Jesus. Spend five minutes reading one of the New Testamment Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John). Pray that your peace would be multiplied through knowing Him … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 14 – Dec. 13th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 13th
"We were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body." (1 Corinthians 12:13) When we encounter others who have faith in Jesus, we share a spiritual connection. In a hard to explain way, this lights a spark within us. We have the most important thing in common because we believe what the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 13th
Daily Advent Series – Day 13 – Dec. 12th
Daily Scripture "The fruit of righteousness will be peace, the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever." (Isaiah 32:17). Daily Action Peace is tied to right living (righteousness). Today, choose one area where you know you need to make a correction or repair a wrong. Take a step toward making that right for … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 13 – Dec. 12th
No Thought Police 