Proverbs 3:9-10 When we honor God with our “firstfruits,” it simply means we’re giving Him the very best of what we have, not what’s left at the end of the day. And that can be hard. Because life pulls at us from every direction. Including our time, energy, money, and even our hearts. But when… Continue reading September 27th – Proverbs 3:9-10
Tag: Abundance
April 11th – Matthew 12:23-24
Matthew 12:23-24 There’s something so beautiful and deeply humbling about the image of a seed falling into the ground and dying in order to bring forth life. Jesus spoke this truth just days before the Cross. His own life was the seed. Jesus knew that only through His death could true life come to us.… Continue reading April 11th – Matthew 12:23-24
March 30th – Deuteronomy 8:18
Deuteronomy 8:18 It’s easy to thank God when blessings overflow. When life is good, prayers are answered, and abundance surrounds us. But sometimes we forget who the blessings come from. It’s God who gives us the ability to prosper, to grow, and to receive every good thing. He is the source, not just of our… Continue reading March 30th – Deuteronomy 8:18
March 10th – 2 Corinthians 9:8
2 Corinthians 9:8 God tells us that He blesses us so we can be a blessing to others. But have you ever held back on giving? Whether it’s money, time, or resources, were you afraid you wouldn’t have enough for yourself? Have the thoughts, “What if I need this later? What if I give too… Continue reading March 10th – 2 Corinthians 9:8
March 9th – 1 Kings 17:16
1 Kings 17:16 I can only imagine how the poor widow must have felt when she encountered Elijah. Not only did he ask her for a drink he also asked the unthinkable. To take the precious last of her flour and oil to make him bread. She was down to nothing, barely holding on, trying… Continue reading March 9th – 1 Kings 17:16
August 27th – 1 Peter 4:8
Week 4 - Living In God’s Love (1 Peter 4:8) Love has the incredible power to heal, forgive, and restore, especially the kind that reflects God’s unconditional love for us. It overlooks faults and can bring reconciliation where there’s been hurt. That doesn’t mean love ignores sin or condones wrong behavior, but rather it seeks… Continue reading August 27th – 1 Peter 4:8
July 13th – Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:1 Jesus' sacrifice not only provides salvation, but also frees us. It frees us from the bondage of legalism and the relentless pursuit of trying to earn God's favor through our own efforts. Living in the freedom of His grace means embracing the truth that our worth and salvation aren’t based on our works.… Continue reading July 13th – Galatians 5:1
April 30th – Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon 2:12 As winter fades to spring, it leaves behind a trail of dead branches and stems which need to be pruned away for the new growth to thrive. So it is with us. Just as the gardener tends to the vines, so too must we trim away the tendrils of disobedience, sin,… Continue reading April 30th – Song of Solomon
April 29th – Genesis 8:22
Genesis 8:22 Like the blooming flowers and lush fields, God’s promises blossom anew with each passing day. And just as seedtime and harvest endure, so too does the enduring grace of His word. With the gentle caress of a warming breeze, we feel our Father’s presence, a reminder of His unwavering commitment. Through the fragrant… Continue reading April 29th – Genesis 8:22
April 22nd – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
1 Thessalonians 5:18 With spring in the air I can’t wait to clean out my flower beds replacing the dead with new, all in the hopes of a beautiful garden to enjoy all season long. Yet in the amidst of my anticipation, I would do well to remember the wisdom of Paul who urges me… Continue reading April 22nd – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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