Author Archives: LauraMac

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,with all your soul,and with all your strength.Deuteronomy 6:5 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God withall your heart,with all your soul, andwith all your mind.’Matthew 22:37  All means ALL! When … Continue reading →

“…and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures,which are able to make you wise for salvation through faithwhich is in Christ Jesus.”II Timothy 3:15 Paul is writing to Timothy, his spiritual son. (He refers to him in I … Continue reading →

As iron sharpens iron,so one person sharpens another.Proverbs 27:17 The expression “peer pressure” certainly carries a negative connotation. Secular and non-secular studies alike have confirmed the impact (particularly during adolescence) of peers. Teenagers, when influenced by their friends, are far … Continue reading →

“…give thanks in all circumstances;for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”I Thessalonians 5:18 [NIV] When our oldest was only one year old, after prompting by our pastor, I began to pray for a thankful heart in my … Continue reading →

Then Jesus declared,“I am the bread of life.He who comes to me will never go hungry,and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”John 6:35  This statement from Jesus was the first of seven “I am” declarations clearly claiming … Continue reading →

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”Peter answered,“You are the Messiah.”Mark 8:29 Do you agree with Peter? Do the meditations of your heart, the ruminations in your mind, and the declarations of your mouth all … Continue reading →

“Moses built an altar and called it,‘The LORD is my banner.’”Exodus 17:15  Because his heart was filled with gratitude, Moses built this altar to praise God for His provision.   We often ask God for help in the midst of the … Continue reading →