Author Archives: Mike

Psalm 1, SPACEPETS S – is there a sin to confess? Those who walk in step with the wicked; those who stand in the way of sinners; sit in the company of mockers. P – is there a promise to claim? … Continue reading →

Psalm 1 – PICTURE IT! 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the LORD, … Continue reading →

Psalm 1 – Pronounce It! 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. (1:1 NLT) I’m reading the New Living Translation this week … Continue reading →

“Mike, I will meet all your needs according to my glorious riches in my Son, Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:18) I think back over my last few days of devotions, and the common element is how much I need to do … Continue reading →

“Mike, you can do all things through my Son – He will give you the strength.” (Phil. 4:13) A good reminder this morning that my strength comes from the Lord. When I feel weak or discouraged, He promises to give … Continue reading →

“Do not be anxious about anything, Mike, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your personal requests to Me. And My peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and you minds in Christ Jesus.” (Pil. … Continue reading →

…I press on to take hold of that which you, Jesus, took hold of me. (Phil. 3:12b) The verse isn’t much different from the original because Paul has made it personal himself in his letter. This verse is important at … Continue reading →

“For I am working in you, Mike, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Me.” (Phil. 2:13) Oddly, but the first thing that jumps into my brain when I read this is, “where are you when … Continue reading →

“Whatever happens, Mike, make sure you conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” -Phil. 1:27a I go back to the first time we looked at this verse and that word “whatever” stands out. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading →

Be confident of this, Mike: I began a good work in in you, and I will keep it going until I’m finished, the day my Son returns. (Phil. 1:8 MK personal paraphrase) Sometimes I can get discouraged, in fact I … Continue reading →