Jesus Focused

I was gifted by the family to be the possessor of a family heirloom, a crystal vase owned by my grandmother. The vase, about twelve inches high and etched top to bottom, sat on a round table in the living room. Every grandchild was instructed not to touch the vase or go near the table it sat on. It was always filled with artificial red roses and was the centerpiece of the room. Knowing the value of the vase as a family treasure, I was meticulous in caring for it. With each re

“…the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)! Joy during struggles, when life is pressing hard against us? Yes, the joy of the Lord is your strength! This is dependent upon what we know. What has God told us that would result in such joy, causing a strengthening in our lives?   The foundation of this joy and strength is knowing God loves us without condition, a love that is unchanging and not dependent on our actions. Nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8

A moment of revelation of a word from God to you will change your life! At that moment, what He has done for you through Jesus becomes your reality, and your life is forever changed. This is God’s gift of grace. Nothing that comes against you, no problem or temptation, can alter this grace. Grace isn’t something out there, elusive, or hard to find. Grace is an experience from God, His movement toward you through Jesus. It is not about you trying to be good enough to receive s

“I am humbled and quieted in Your presence. Like a contented child who rests on its mother’s lap, I’m Your resting child and my soul is content in You” (Psalm 131:2 TPT). This imagery suggests a peaceful state. I believe a child can rest like this and be at peace because he/she knows the mother’s love, and therefore, the child trusts the mother. With Jesus, it is the same; in His presence, there is rest because we know His love, and therefore, we trust Him. And in that restin

Have you ever found a promise in the Word of God that seemed extreme, or beyond what you believe you are capable of? Has God ever...

Seeing according to the Word, with the eyes of faith, that is to see beyond your natural vision, means that as soon as you see a problem...

Scripture paints a vivid picture. And once in a while, it is as if the Lord were sitting by our side, explaining a truth that provides...

Old Testament believers were challenged by temptations and difficult circumstances that tested them. But they persisted and pursued. The...

Nothing about God ever changes. ·         His character and qualities are consistent and persistent. (Psalm 102:27; Malachi 3:6)...

Trust is built on knowing His Word, which means you know Him. His Word confirms the following upon which you build your trust.   God...

The greatest love story ever told is a page-turner. It grabs your attention and holds you breathless. You are a witness to pure,...

Hope sees by faith according to the Word of God. It does not see by sight or by an experience of the senses, but it perceives as real...

Have you ever noticed all that God has established through Jesus Christ? What He has established cannot be changed; He has blessed, and...

His strength. You can do all things He has called you to do because "He strengthens and empowers you to fulfill His purpose". You have...

In her song, “Make Faith”, Christian music artist Olivia Lane sings, “But I've got so many questions and I'm fighting through my doubts....

Are you resurrecting that which is dead, that which Jesus nailed to the cross? Do you experience guilt and condemnation? Are you focused...

What are you remembering? When Jesus sat at the final gathering of supper, He said, “Remember Me!” Tragedy was about to strike. The...

The cornerstone of a building is significant and essential. It is the first stone laid during the building process. Other stones are laid...

Do you have enough faith to understand these truths from the Lord? The answer is yes! Jesus is the Author of your faith and its Finisher;...

“… just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him” (Colossians 2:6). How did you accept Him? Did you...