Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! (Psalm 103:1 ESV) There is an old hymn that should serve as a reminder for each of us. The words of the hymn go like this: Count your blessings, name them one by one; Read more
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 ESV) One of the greatest lies the enemy has ever told me is that God doesn’t love me. Because of this lie and my struggle with it, I have often Read more
You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (James 4:4 ESV) I need to share a secret with you, I don’t like confrontation. When it comes Read more
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (Colossians 3:1-2 ESV) Ancient Egypt has always fascinated me. From the Read more
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on Read more
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is Read more
As school starts back across Cherokee county, it has been an incredible summer here at Shoal Creek Baptist Church! Amber and I have been so blessed to be a part of all God is doing here at our church. To everyone who is engaged in the mission of Jesus Christ Read more
“‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’” (Matthew 15:8-9 ESV) Earlier in our devotion, on Day 5, we looked at truth: that if we know the right thing to do Read more
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (Hebrews 13:13 ESV) No one ever wakes up and says, “I think I’ll destroy my life today.” No one ever stops and says, “you know Read more
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8 ESV) This morning I started my day the way I have many before Read more