Claiming Jeremiah 29:11-13

Claiming Jeremiah 29:11-13

The scripture mentioned above is part of a prophecy made by Jeremiah and is used and claimed by many people just for that specific part. Now, I will not venture into any discussion about claiming verses out of the blue just because it is their memory or life verse....
Reclaiming God’s Covenant Promises

Reclaiming God’s Covenant Promises

The greatest treasure in King Solomon’s Temple was the ark of the covenant, where God’s presence resided. Priests would sprinkle blood on the ark’s mercy seat for the forgiveness of the people’s sin. We, too, have a covenant. Jesus made it, saying, “this cup is the...
7 Ways to Make This Year Great

7 Ways to Make This Year Great

Some folks measure time by years–January 1 to December 31. Some folks keep track of it by birthdays. Some by how long it is until they can finally draw retirement benefits and kiss work goodbye forever, or how many weeks or years stand between them and getting...
Here’s What Stands in the Way of Your Prayers

Here’s What Stands in the Way of Your Prayers

Abraham Lincoln, the American president who faced tremendous personal struggles in his life, once said, “I have been driven to my knees many times by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.” And it often takes just that—the overwhelming...
Become the Person God Made You to Be

Become the Person God Made You to Be

As we begin a new year, it’s wonderful to know that God makes us new! We are fearfully and wonderfully made, says Psalm 139:14, and Genesis 1:27 tells us we are made in God’s image. Sadly, sin interferes with His perfect plan—but when you give your life to Jesus and...