Author Archives: LauraMac

“Restore to me the joy of your salvationand grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.”Psalm 51:12 King David prayed the words above following his great sin with Bathsheba. I always assumed David lost his joy because he sinned, but … Continue reading →

For seven days celebrate the Feast to the LORD your Godat the place the LORD will choose.For the LORD your God will bless youin all your harvest andin all the work of your hands, andyour joy will be complete.Deuteronomy 16:15 … Continue reading →

“And God is able to bless you abundantly,so thatin all things at all times, having all that you need,you will abound in every good work.”II Corinthians 9:8 What a great verse! God is able to bless you and bless me—and … Continue reading →

Love must be sincere.Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good.Romans 12:9 Paul makes a declaration about love at the beginning of verse 9: Love must be sincere. He then follows up with several ways we can walk that … Continue reading →

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me,if only I may finish the race and complete the taskthe Lord Jesus has given me –the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.”Acts 20:24 It may have taken Paul … Continue reading →

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues,proclaiming the good news of the kingdom,and healing every disease and sickness among the people.Matthew 4:23 It’s all good! Good as new! Good news or bad news? Good to see you Good deal … Continue reading →

“I am the light of the worldWhoever follows me will never walk in darkness,but will have the light of life.”John 8:12 If you and I are truly disciples, we will follow Jesus. Following Him may begin as a have-to. But … Continue reading →

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me…Psalm 23:4a Have you had a “dark valley” experience? Life in this world has a way of bringing those. Our journey through life takes … Continue reading →