Scripture: "The teams of security guards were from the family of Korah: Meshelemiah son of Kore (one of the sons of Asaph). Meshelemiah’s sons were Zechariah, the firstborn, followed by Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel, Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai—seven sons. Obed-Edom’s sons were Shemaiah, the firstborn, followed by Jehozabad, Joah, Sacar, Nethanel,...
Scripture: "Many of the Samaritans from that village committed themselves to him because of the woman’s witness: 'He knew all about the things I did. He knows me inside and out!' They asked him to stay on, so Jesus stayed two days. A lot more people entrusted their lives to...
“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.” ― Oscar Wilde During 2012, I read some great books. I absolutely love to read. Last year, I had the opportunity to publish my first book, Smart Work U. I...
Scripture: "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.That is...
Reflections on 2012: Wow! I can hardly believe that 2012 has come to an end. This year has been full of challenges, joy, provision, and relying on the Lord. Each year tends to have a slightly different theme, composed of many lessons learned throughout the year. As I look to...
Scripture: "The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon and his connection with the Name of God. She came to put his reputation to the test by asking tough questions. She made a grand and showy entrance into Jerusalem—camels loaded with spices, a huge amount of gold, and precious gems. She came...
Scripture: "We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its...
Scripture: "Joseph’s master took him and threw him into the jail where the king’s prisoners were locked up. But there in jail God was still with Joseph: He reached out in kindness to him; he put him on good terms with the head jailer. The head jailer put Joseph in charge of...
Scripture: "Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you...
Scripture: "Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother was Jecoliah from Jerusalem. He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, just as his father, Amaziah, had done. Uzziah sought God during the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. And...
Scripture: "God said to Moses, 'Climb higher up the mountain and wait there for me; I’ll give you tablets of stone, the teachings and commandments that I’ve written to instruct them.' So Moses got up, accompanied by Joshua his aide. And Moses climbed up the mountain of God. He told the elders...
Scripture: "God made the heavens—Royal splendor radiates from him, a powerful beauty sets him apart. Bravo, God, Bravo! Everyone join in the great shout: Encore! In awe before the beauty, in awe before the might. Bring gifts and celebrate, bow before the beauty of God, then to your knee—everyone worship! Get out the message—God Rules! He put the world on a...