Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned. Romans 5:12 (NIV) I recently had the privilege of sharing on the topic of sin at an event for teen mothers. I chose that topic because the journey the...
Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him! Matthew...
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Ephesians 4:14 Like many of you, this past year has been filled with a fair amount of change for me...
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Difficult life circumstances can come...
This will be written for the generation to come, that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. Psalm 102:18 This verse is part of the prayer of an afflicted man who is asking for mercy for himself and for God’s people. The psalmist cries out to the Lord to hear his prayer while...
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 The turn of the calendar year can often bring new hopes and aspirations. But as it sometimes happens, the novelty of those goals wears off and the drive to achieve them diminishes. The “Parable of the Sower&rdquo...
You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives. James 4:2-3 I think many of us would agree that it is difficult to form new healthy habits. Whether we are attempting to exercise more, eat less, wake up earlier, or...
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. Psalm 86:5 Current technology has made everything so fast to the point that we often take relationship and other aspects of life for granted. Imagine how long it took people to connect with each...
But Samuel said, “How can I go? When Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’” 1 Samuel 16:2 Experiences and knowledge acquired throughout life can...
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Have you ever thought of asking yourself a question like...