Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 118:1 We are blessed and grateful for the ability to have friends and family around in this holiday season. To have a place to safely and securely host a gathering for those we love and care about. But most of all we give thanks to The Lord for His goodness. Because unlike my fickle affections and praises that last for moments, His steadfast love endures forever! After all we love because He fir

Haggai 1:2&4: This is what the Lord of Heaven's Armies says: "The people are saying, 'The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord'"....."Why are you living in luxurious houses while mine lies in ruins?" Then goes on to talk about everything the people are actually missing. This is in regard to rebuilding an actual temple for the  pre-Jesus people of God. After Jesus ascension into Heaven he sent the Holy Spirit to live in the hearts of man. We are now the templ

Isaiah 43:1-3, 5 ( Paraphrased ) Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name; You are mine. When you pass through waters, I will be there with you. When you are in rough waters, you will not go down… I Am your God, your personal God, The Holy God of Israel, your Savior… So don’t be afraid : I am with you. Perhaps you have endured storms in your life wondering why is this happening to me…and be so discussed that you blame others with the issues at hand…wh