Creative Taxes

03/28/2025

Blessed in Trust

Jeremiah 17 begins with a rebuke. God is calling out the Israelites for their idolatry, for trusting in other gods and forsaking Him and His teachings. Like a parent with a child who's made a terrible choice, God makes it very clear that these choices have led and will lead to consequences. And yet, rather than only focusing on all that's been lost and will be lost because of Israel’s terrible choices, Jeremiah takes a moment to bring a refreshing reminder:

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV

He calls those who trust Him “blessed,” even as chaos, sin, and idolatry reign around them. He says that people who trust in God “will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” (Jeremiah 17:8 NIV)

We get to choose who and what we worship. Who is your confidence in? Who do you trust? If it is the Lord, take heart knowing that in this you are blessed. An abundant life in God, full of fruit even when sin is all around, is the mark of having chosen to trust Him. What an incredible thing it is to be able to make this choice!

03/19/2025

God,
Thank you for proving nothing is impossible for you. There is no sickness you cannot heal, no disease you cannot cure and no darkness you cannot drive out. You are above all things, and it is by you all things are held together. So right now, I give you thanks for all that you’ve done and for who you are. You Are Holy.
Amen and Amen

03/19/2025

03/19/2025

Devotional:

A Generous Invitation

While exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and sharing his experience with Jesus, John was given a vision.

He was told to write down what he saw and send it to the seven churches. And though these messages were given to literal churches of that time, they’re still just as relevant to and representative of our modern hearts today.

Now, for some context, let’s focus on Jesus’ message to the church in Laodicea …

Jesus describes the church in Laodicea as being neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm. They’re rich and comfortable, prosperous and self-sufficient, apathetic and indifferent. But despite these things, Jesus still offers a generous invitation:

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Do you see it? Do you feel it?

This is an invitation for intimacy, relationship, and friendship with the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of everything.

But make no mistake, Jesus is a gentleman. He refuses to force Himself upon anyone. Instead, He pursues hearts and extends invitations…

…but we must open the door.

The church in Laodicea was full, but empty. They were disoriented by a false sense of security and control. They were successful according to the world’s standards, but distracted according to God’s standards.

And yet, Jesus still called out to them. Jesus still knocked for them. Just as He’s still calling out and knocking—for you. The same God who flung planets into space and carved mountains into existence wants to be near you and with you and to save you.

So if you hear Him calling out to your soul, or you feel Him knocking on the door of your heart, it’s your move.

He is waiting with open arms.

03/19/2025

This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch Revelation 3:20 by Wild at Heart:

Revelation 3:20 with Wild at Heart

03/19/2025

Verse of the Day:

““Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.

03/18/2025

Verse of the Day:

“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.

03/16/2025

Every source of blessings come through CHRIST!!

02/10/2025

Verse of the Day
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

02/10/2025

02/10/2025

Be My Valentine!!