Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is James 1:12-13 (NLT). God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT). Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 2:8-10 (NLT). God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 1:20-21 (NLT). As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have …
Our scripture this morning is Genesis 2:1-3 (NLT). So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the …
Our scripture this morning is John 13:12-15 (NLT). After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT). But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the …
Our scripture this morning is Zechariah 14:9 (NLT). And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord—his name alone will be worshiped. Zechariah wrote to the children of Israel during the captivity in Babylon, reminding them of their sinful behavior. However, he also reminded them of …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 42:11 (NLT). Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! I spent many, many joyful years in different choirs, so every time I read this verse my mind goes to …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:4-5 (NLT). But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Those people belong to this world, so they speak from the world’s …