The Lord loves us very much. So we haven't been completely destroyed. His loving concern never fails. His great love is new every morning. Lord, how faithful you are! Lamentations 3:22-23 NIVR Have you ever noticed the beauty of the sun rising in the morning and setting in the evening? It is such a beautiful sight. The beauty of God’s love, grace, and compassion is afforded to us each day, even when we don’t deserve it.  This is just an example of God's faithfulness and goodn

He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does bear fruit. Then it will bear even more fruit. John 15:2 NIRV There are certain times of the year when we prune our trees in preparation for the spring season. This is the same principle that the Lord uses with us. God wants us to be fruitful. Sometimes he will cutoff things in us that are not productive so that we can produce an even greater fruit. God wants us to bear fruit for H

Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly. Psalms 112:4 NIRV When we turn on the news, we see darkness all around us, but this particular verse brought me some encouragement. It says that even in the darkness, light shines. That light shines on those people who are kind, tender, and godly. Look for the light in people, and you will see a glimpse of Jesus.