Going forward or staying in your comfort zone

‘Entreat me not to leave you or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go.’ Ruth 1:16 NKJV The book of Ruth illustrates the difference between those who step out in faith and take risks, and those who give in to fear, play it safe, and miss...

Live in the present moment

‘This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ Psalm 118:24 NKJV God wants us to appreciate the season we are in; to live in the present moment. Some people live only for the future. ‘I’ll be happy when…’ Other people live in the past. Solomon...

To be conformed is to be creative

‘To be conformed to the image of His Son.’ Romans 8:29 NKJV Since God is both our Creator and our Redeemer, we are called to be ‘conformed to His image’ in both senses. So, to become more like the Creator is to become more creative. When we apply our sanctified...

Be patient, God is at work

‘Wait for the Lord and keep His way.’ Psalm 37:34 CSB When things don’t happen as quickly as we want them to, we can become anxious, frustrated, irritable, and negative. And if you’re a ‘make it happen’ person, you can rush ahead of God and get into trouble. ‘A...

Don’t be so controlling!

‘In honour giving preference to one another.’ Romans 12:10 NKJV Do you get upset when you cannot control others? Or moody and irritated when people don’t do what you want? Do you react when your mistakes are pointed out? Or try to force people to comply with your...