Jesus not only loves children, he tells us to have faith like their's! Children have an innocence that we certainly lose once we get older as well as a dependence to get through life. It's this dependence that Jesus wants us to take after and be dependent on him! Children are such a blessing, and according to Jesus, we should be more like them! I look forward to seeing your "child like" faith!

If we want to generate wealth, we will have to put in the work. It seems like such a simple concept, yet so many want to let their hands be idle and expect to get rich! However, when we do get to work, we need to do the right things and not cheat anyone. We are to represent Christ in all we do, including work!

Why is it that often wealthy people are very unhappy? Maybe because they don't have a relationship with the Lord. If we can have that, we are better off with very little than without Him and all we could ask for! Find contentment in Jesus and be grateful for the blessings we do have!

Honestly, this is a venting session about some of the things going on in this country. To be clear, there is no hate in this episode, but plenty of scripture and more than enough of my opinion! Common sense just isn't so common anymore and it comes as no surprise with the way God is getting pushed out. You simply can't have truth without the one who is THE truth... and that's Jesus!

You, yes you are fearfully, remarkably and wonderfully made! In today's scripture the writer praises God for the way they were made, acknowledging that it was Him who stitched them together in the womb. So remember, God Himself made you and He did a fantastic job!

Our faith I important to God, in fact, James tells us to ask for wisdom in faith. However he also says to have no doubt or none will be given! Continue to grow your faith and relationship with Jesus and over time the doubt will grow smaller and smaller. Show you can be trusted with little and look forward to being trusted with much!

Unwholesome talk is common place in today's society. This could be swearing, bullying, or even simply gossip. We are told by Paul, however, that we should only allow words that build others up come out of our mouths. That's not an easy task! Imagine if politicians took this verse seriously! Truth is we all struggle with this including myself.

James tells us to embrace our trials and understand that they will help us mature in our faith. That's certainly easier said than done, however he also tells us that God is not the one tempting us. God doesn't just let hard times crush us, He actively works on building us up!

When Christ died, He tore the veil that separated God from His people. The great news is that His people now includes all of us! Now we all can have that personal relationship with Him and ultimately spend eternity in His presence!

We put a lot of faith in politicians who tend to be corrupt and out for themselves on both sides of the aisle. We would be so much better off to take that faith and put it where it belongs, in Jesus. Romans tells us He has a plan and to trust that it's for our own benefit. Just keep doing the next right thing as Christians and be the light in the dark so that others may be able to learn the truth. "If we are not governed by God, then we will be ruled by tyrants."- William Penn