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...
This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins (debts), as we also have forgiven those who sin against us (our...
When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” Exodus 3:4 The Bible is a fascinating book to read and it is rich in content. It is a collection of history, poetry...
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16 People love to do things they are comfortable with, and avoid anything uncomfortable. Fear of public speaking makes a juggernaut of discomfort! It has its own name...
Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the Lord has chosen you to be His treasured possession. Deuteronomy 14:2b “I choose you.” This is the foundation of a healthy and lasting relationship. It can only be built between two people who choose one another and take full...
… This is the same God who made His light shine in our hearts to let us know that His own divine greatness is seen in the face of Christ. We have this treasure from God, but we are only like clay jars that hold the treasure. This is to show that the amazing power we have is from God, not...
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...
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...
For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from me, but I lay it down on my own initiative. This command I received from my Father. John 10:18 In the Bible, “lying down” and “laying down” are often...
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35 This Easter season when we, followers of Jesus Christ, celebrate the greatest gift we...