Ephesians 5:28-29 (NKJV) So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. Studies have shown an increase in domestic violence during the pandemic, but it has no place…
Romans 8:14,16 (NKJV) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God…. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. The Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirits that we are children of God. Once we are conscious of the fact that the Holy Spirit resides in us,…
There was a blockbuster move in the ‘90s called Twister. No, it’s not about the awkward board game. It was a feature-length movie about tornadoes! My family watched gleefully as cows got sucked up into the sky and cars got thrown around like frisbees. This birthed a weird passion in me— I was obsessed with…
Do the following whenever you read the Bible: ASK– God to connect with you in this moment. In prayer, start by slowing down and inviting God to help you understand what this passage means for your life. Clear your mind of all distractions and simply focus on what God wants to accomplish in this moment. …
1 Corinthians 4:14 (NKJV) But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. We are all made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. If we want to know how the Holy Spirit speaks to…
Ephesians 4:29 – 31 (NKJV) Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all…
Pray for peace “My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” Psalm 119:28 Reflection: David prayed for peace in his heavy heart. You do not have to continue carrying the weight of anxiety, loneliness, depression, stress, or pain alone. Go to the Lord in prayer and ask for His strength to…
Pray for power “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties… So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” 1…
John 14:17 (NKJV) the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. The Holy Spirit has been assigned to help every believer, but if we want to be led by Him, we will need to…
2 Corinthians 5: 15,17 (NKJV) and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again…Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. All believers start by believing in Jesus Christ as the Lord…
Pray to thank God “I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.” Psalm 7:17 Reflection: King David prayed to give thanks to the Lord. He doesn’t thank God because he was blessed with riches or fame or never-ending happiness. He says he will thank…