"...be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Ephesians 5:18-21) My friend and I have been attending a local church for quite a while now. We love the pastor and his message (and the message...

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9) I've been working on a new...

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (Psalm 32:8) I find this verse incredibly comforting and also a great reminder to myself to keep listening to God.  I was on vacation last week and found it hard to focus on my usual morning time bible reading/talk to God. I had to be out of camp earlier in the morning and while...