Hebrews 13: 7, 17 (NKJV) Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct…. Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so…
Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” We are so blessed to have access to God’s perfect words in the Bible. Remember all the hype #flawless got on Instagram? The hashtag has been used more than 13 million times! People are obsessed with this idea…
1 Peter 5:2 (NKJV) Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; God is a God of order, and He has put in place an order and a system for the church to function effectively and efficiently. Sadly, recent findings…
Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” Those who pay attention to God’s truths are blessed. You can’t be wise without learning the truth. Otherwise, you’re just like a Florida girl speaking Spanish to a Brazilian. Let me explain. I live near Miami, which…
Ephesians 1: 1a (NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God Being a pastor is a calling from God, or by the will of God. It involves living the consecrated life where they set themselves apart to serve the living God full-time. Those who are called will have a longing in…
Proverbs 28:13: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Living wisely doesn’t mean you’ll never make mistakes, but it does mean you’ll admit your wrong-doing and change your ways. My mom used to display a beautiful glass fish on the mantle. It was a really meaningful and expensive gift from my dad. I accidentally…
Ephesians 4: 7-8,11 – 13 (NKJV) But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore, He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.”…And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,…
Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Jesus created us for community because people have the power to make other people better. Before I got married, my husband and I went through premarital counseling with a priest. One session was all about how our relationship impacts our personal growth. It made me realize…
Matthew 1:24 (NKJV) Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife. Although it was not easy for Joseph to accept a pregnant Mary as his wife, Joseph chose to obey God so that the Abrahamic covenant would be fulfilled and all the…
Proverbs 26:12: “Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.” People who are truly wise know they don’t know it all. There has only been one person to walk this earth with divine wisdom and complete understanding of all things, and that was Jesus. There…