Happy Monday! “You must start with why before you can begin with the how and what.” “One of the most important parts of the Daniel Plan’s Focus Essential is to know your motivation, or why you must get healthy. Without an underlying clear sense of motivation, it is much harder to stay the course in […]
Matthew 5-7 English Standard Version The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall […]
Happy Monday! We have just returned home from vacation. It was a little longer than normal and took some dips along the way. Some changes to our plans had to take place but the vacation went forward. After spending a couple of wonderful weeks with family, it was time to get ready to return home. […]
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7:13-14 ESV Jesus came to seek and save the […]
Happy Monday! I have a great deal of respect for the young man who wrote this. He was pastor of the church my mom and dad went to for many years. They loved him and loved his children like their own grandchildren. Not many pastors affected my dad but Brother Jason did. He loved him […]
Happy Monday! Sometimes little things creep into our heart and mind. Something so small we hardly even notice it. Unfortunately, that little thing can take root and grow very quickly until we are buried in resentment, fear or bitterness. Do you know who it hurts? Us. Other times, there may have been a big offense. […]
“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor – and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” — Michael N. Castle
Happy Monday! This summer has begun with a bang! Very busy and on the go. Even though I know better, sometimes that busyness begins to interrupt where my focus should be, on Jesus. Worse yet, my devotion times get discombobulated and so do I. When that happens, the calm peace in Jesus, that I enjoy […]