"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." — Colossians 3:23 (NKJV)Does God care about how we work? Absolutely! As believers, we are not just working for a paycheck, a promotion, or even our boss—we are working for the Lord Himself. Imagine if every task, no matter how small or mundane, was done with the awareness that God is watching. When we work diligently, we reflect...  Read More

Revelation 22:3 (NKJV) "And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him."Even Jesus described His mission on earth as work. In John 4:34, He said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.” Think about that for a moment. Jesus found strength and satisfaction in doing the work God gave Him to do. H...  Read More

Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."Dan Breeding lives in North Carolina and is also known as “Dan the Animal Man” (https://dantheanimalman.net/). He uses his love for animals as a platform to glorify God. He travels to churches and schools, teaching kids about the amazing ways God created each animal and the...  Read More

Colossians 3:23 (NKJV) "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men."Hard work is a principle that’s woven throughout Scripture. God calls us to work diligently, not just for the approval of others, but as an act of worship to Him. Colossians 3:23 reminds us to do our work heartily, as if we’re serving Christ Himself.I was raised in a home where hard work was expected. My da...  Read More

Proverbs 14:23 (NKJV) "In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty."Work isn't just about getting through the day or earning a paycheck—it’s about finding fulfillment and purpose in what we do. Proverbs 14:23 reminds us that all labor has value. Whether we see it or not, God is using our efforts for something greater.There was this husband who came home every day at 5:30 i...  Read More

Genesis 2:15 (NKJV) "Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it."Sometimes we think that work is a necessary evil. We might even believe that work came as a result of the curse after Adam and Eve sinned. But if we read Scripture closely, we see that God designed work before sin ever entered the world. Genesis 2:15 tells us that God put Adam in the garden t...  Read More

Scripture: "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)There’s a story about an art collector who loved his son dearly. When the son passed away, a portrait of the son became the centerpiece of the father’s collection. Upon the father’s death, an auction was held for his enormous art collection. The first item up for bid...  Read More

Scripture: "Not one word has failed of all the good promises which He promised." — 1 Kings 8:56 (NKJV)At the end of his life, Joshua declared, “Not one word has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you” (Joshua 23:14). Isn’t that a powerful testimony?Think about Joshua’s journey: He waited decades to see God’s promises fulfilled. He wandered in the desert for 40 y...  Read More

Scripture: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." — John 15:7 (NKJV)The promises of God are powerful, but they are not without conditions. Take John 15:7, for example. It’s a wonderful promise: “You will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” But we often miss the first part: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide ...  Read More

Scripture: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)I love the story of Matthew Henry, the great Bible commentator. One day, he was robbed. Now, most of us would grumble, complain, or even despair in a situation like that. But not Matthew Henry. Instead, he sat down and wrote four reasons why he could still be grateful:This was ...  Read More

Scripture: "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits." — Psalm 103:1-2 (NKJV)In John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian finds himself in the clutches of Giant Despair, locked away in Doubting Castle. Day by day, despair beats him down, leaving him hungry, hopeless, and even contemplating giving up enti...  Read More

Psalm 119:18 - "Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law."2 Timothy 2:15 - "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."The journey of studying Scripture requires more than just reading - it demands careful observation, interpretation, and application. Here are some principles to effectively studyi...  Read More