You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for…

 But I’m unswervingly loyal to the thousands who love me and keep my commandments. Exodus 20:6 MSG “I will make what they meant for your harm into good if you follow me.” the Spirit spoke to my heart as I wrestled with God the day after I was demoted. After three years of doing everything they said…

Teach me your decrees, O Lord;     I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;     I will put them into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of your commands,     for that is where my happiness is found. Psalm 119:33-35 The world has been a…

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” …

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. John 15:4 Looking back over my week all I could do was apologize to God and ask for another chance. I had fallen…

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. John15:5 I read through all the editorial comments in a row, just as I was instructed. But I was not prepared for the hard shove…