Scripture “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV) Word Oftentimes, I hear people say, “Joel, I’ve just blown it so many times. I had this major setback. I don’t see how […]
Scripture “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory” (Proverbs 11:14, NASB) Word Are you facing an important decision today? God wants to give you the answer. He wants to direct your steps. Many times, He will speak to us through the people He has placed in […]
Scripture “Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2, AMP) Word Many people today don’t realize that the reason they’re not happy, the reason they’re not enjoying life is simply because they’ve […]
Scripture “…take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV) Word Everyone has days when they feel like life is out of control. Oftentimes, this happens when we allow our circumstances to dictate our thoughts and attitudes. You might say, “Well, Joel, the economy is wreaking havoc on my business,” […]
Scripture “I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” (Isaiah 45:2, NKJ) Word Are you going through a season where you feel like every time you try to move forward, you hit a roadblock? Something happens that throws you off course. Be encouraged today because when you submit your life to the […]
Scripture “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well” (Psalm 139:14, NKJ) Word Have you ever noticed that when you ask someone “Who are you?” a lot of times they’ll say, “I’m a salesman.” “I’m a minister.” “I’m a coach.” “I’m […]
Scripture “With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” (2 Chronicles 32:8, NKJ) Word In scripture, the enemy was coming against Hezekiah, causing him all kinds of trouble, trying to keep him from his destiny. But Hezekiah didn’t get all […]
Scripture “…If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31, NIV) Word I heard somebody say, “Don’t let your heredity stop your destiny.” Don’t let the way somebody treated you, or what they did or didn’t give you keep you from pressing forward and becoming all that God has created you to […]
Scripture “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26, NIV) Word In life, we all have negative things happen to us. We go through situations that are unfair. I know people […]
Scripture “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6, NKJ) Word Do you need direction in your life? Ask yourself, “Am I acknowledging God in all my ways?” In other words, is He first place in your life? All throughout the day, we should be acknowledging God, asking for […]
Scripture “Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there” (1 Kings 17:2-4, NIV) Word As a believer in Jesus, your steps are ordered by […]
Scripture “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Romans 12:2, NIV) Word If you watch television for any length of time, it won’t be long before you see products and pills advertised to make you thinner, smarter, younger looking, more successful and […]