Who Do You Work For?

The apostle Paul gives the Believers at the church in Ephesus this challenge: “rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man,” (Ephesians 6:7)

This verse provides a revolutionary view on work, addressing bondservants and masters in a culture where servants were treated as mere tools. Paul urges believers to change their motivation, emphasizing that whatever they do should be done as service to the Lord, not for human approval or reward.

Paul gently reminds

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Finding Peace in God’s Promises: Faith over Fear

Let me ask: When did you last feel that knot in your stomach, racing heart about tomorrow's uncertainties? Maybe it was lying awake at 2 AM, checking your bank account, awaiting test results, or watching the news. Here's the truth we often hide in church: anxiety doesn't respect faith. Worry doesn't ask before coming in. Even the most devoted believers feel fear pressing down on them. That's where today's psalm meets us.In Psalm 56, verses 3 and 4. David writes: "When I am

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Having a Peaceful Life

Paul wrote to young Timothy, likely in his late 20s or early 30s, though we can't be sure, in 1 Timothy 2:1-4.1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the know...

Creativity

Genesis begins with: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). He didn't just create a functional world; He designed one with majestic mountains, vibrant colors, and complex life. God made humans in his image, embedding a part of his creative spirit in us (Genesis 1:27).

Your creativity, whether through art, problem-solving, teaching, or leadership, reflects God's character and is a gift for His purposes. The Parable of the Talents in Matthew

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God Hears

Jeremiah 29:12 states, “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.”

During Babylonian exile, Israelites were displaced, suffering, waiting for God's promise of hope (Jeremiah 29:11). What was their role in receiving it? The Lord told them, "Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you”. 

God’s provision often comes after honest, dependent prayer. He invites us to ask and participate in his work. The true supply is not

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The Fruit of Diligence

Paul writes to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:15—Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.Picture a fruit tree in an orchard. The owner's attention—pruning, watering, and nurturing—is meant to be evident. The primary purpose of this care is the visible harvest: plentiful, ripe fruit that others can see and enjoy.Similarly, the apostle Paul encourages his protege, Timothy, to fully dedicate himself to his spiritual responsibilities. These "

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The Power of Love

In today’s heated political atmosphere, I realize we often speak out of both sides of our mouths. We all have opinions, but I try to be wiser as I age, knowing they don’t matter much or sway others. When the Lord returns or I die, I want to end without revenge or grudges. Songs about love, like Celine Dion's “The Power of Love" by Jennifer Rush, have lyrics that resonate spiritually: “When the world’s too much, that ends when I’m with you,’ and “Even when I seem far away,

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God is Present

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” 

The command to "be strong and courageous" isn't about willpower but about trusting God, the trustworthy source of strength. When God called Joshua to lead Israel, he faced an intimidating task, but God's repeated charge was a promise: "The LORD your God is with you." Today, our challenges—career changes, crises, f

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Navigating Political Division

I have not seen this much division and hatred in the political arena as in the past several years, especially from professing believers. That being said, I think Paul’s words in Philippians 4:8-9 can help keep the followers of Jesus Christ focused. Sadly, I don’t always adhere to what Paul says, but I can honestly say I am trying. So here goes:Philippians 4:8-9 encourages believers to focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy

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Gut-Check

Proverbs 14:23—“In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty."

Solomon's Proverbs 14:23 challenges us to turn good intentions into action. Amid endless talk about dreams and goals, it prompts a gut-check: where is your effort directed? This truth applies to our God-given talents. They aren't for hiding but for use to glorify Him and help others. Like a farmer working the soil for a harvest, we must cultivate and share our abilities.

By merely discussing o

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Blessed Assurance

Psalm 37:23-24 assures that those who delight in the Lord will be carefully guided by God. It doesn't promise a perfect life but reminds us that God’s hand is always ready to uphold us in weakness. 

The Psalmist writes:

      23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, 

             when he delights in his way; 

      24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, 

             for the LORD upholds his hand. 

Notice the Lord will establish us. 'Established' or 'ordered

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Reflectors

The prophet Isaiah starts chapter 60 in verse one, stating—"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you".   Isaiah calls God's people to rise from exile and despair, as the Lord's glory—a divine light—dawns like the sunrise, signifying new beginnings.While originally given to Israel, this prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, the true light of the world. In the New Testament, believers are called to reflect His light. Jes

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Refuge

Following two days of a ‘Nor-easter'—my first experience of such a storm in New Jersey—I found myself reflecting on Psalm 5:11: “But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.”After the storm knocked down branches from our tree, I wondered about the small birds caught in the fierce 60 mph winds. Tossed and drenched by the rain, they were vulnerable to the elements...

Remember the Goodness of God

I've heard it said that God knows our tendencey to forget. That's why He issistes that His people be intentional about recalling His goodness. He also recognizes that remember benefits us.

In Deuteronomy 7:17-19, we read --17 “If you say in your heart, ‘These nations are greater than I. How can I dispossess them?’ 18 you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt, 19 the great trials that your eyes saw, the sign

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My Help Comes from the Lord

Psalm 121 begins with the psalmist gazing at the mountains and asking, "Where does my help come from?” The answer is that help comes from "the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." 

The psalm emphasizes that aid originates from the Creator and provides reassurance for those who rely on God's vigilance, personal safeguarding, and lasting protection. May this Psalm bring you comfort today and always.

1  I lift up my eyes to the hills. 

      From where does my help come?

2  My h

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