When we wish, we limit ourselves to the things we simply want.  When we hope, we based it on the promises of God.  We based it on what God has already done for us and through us.  You can wish all you want, but it won't make it true.  But you can hope every second of the day and trust in faith that God will bless you and your efforts according to the promises he has made in scripture to those who choose to live faithfully with Him!

Why must we know God and know him by his name? So that we will not be persuaded and deceived by the lies of this world, corrupted in our hope in Christ by the enemy of this world. More and more governments worldwide are seeking to tighten their grip on their people. Controlling their choices, dismissing their concerns, and dictating what truth is. If we don't know who God is, then we will fall for the enemy's lies. We will surrender our God-given right to choose Him and not simply be spoon-fed lies that we swallow and accept. Resist the devil, my friends, and he will flee. But flirt with him, let evil take over, let wrong become right, and we will be destroyed. Much like Adam and Eve, it won't be only a physical death but a spiritual one. Please get to know God by name, the great I AM, the creator of all things, and trust in His glorious name alone!

The requirement for Christians is to be kind and compassionate while at the same time denouncing evil, fighting injustice, and helping to bring sinners to repentance.

Our sin and the corruption of our World lead us to a loss of innocence. Where we lose hope in the goodness of God and in the value of His truth. When we lean on the World's perspective, we damage our ability to faithfully obey the guidance of God. True believers must not be apologetic about speaking against those who seek to rob our youth of their innocence.

These days we are all looking for something to believe in, something true and real, something genuine and selfless, something to motivate us to keep going and doing the right thing. The promises of God are the only truth that can bring us such hope, joy, and purpose.

God’s plan for humanity goes beyond the faithful Christmas Day, and it’s more far-reaching than that glorious Easter morning.  As he transforms creation, may we join him in line and vent our lives for Him each day in his service and that of others.

When God calls us to serve others, He gives us what we need in order to accomplish His will.  Seek therefore the will of the Father.  Call on the Lord and experience real freedom!

God loves us very much, and He longs for us to repent of our sin and return to His welcoming, loving arms. Do so today, do not wait any longer.

We must avoid the temptation to act out of hypocrisy.  Because God has loved us and does not judge us, we ought to do the same, especially for those that may have sinned against us.

Psalm Sunday leads us into Holy week, into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who came to Earth to pay the wages that our sin required.  The consequence of our sin meant the death of Jesus.  His divine blood, however, cleansed all of the humankind forever and made it possible for anyone to call on His name, repent of their sins, and be saved.  Not die eternally, but live in Heaven by the Father's side.  1 Corinthians 15:1-10.