Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces…
“It’s just not fair!” The truth is, life isn’t fair, but the Bible tells us that while we are guaranteed to experience trouble in this life, Jesus can overcome any difficulty we face. This promise assures us that wherever “unfair” puts us, God’s favor and grace will change the narrative of our story! There is…
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is…
…“Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! Ruth 4:14 A look at Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in the Book of Ruth. How God is working through all things for redemption of His people.
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God…. Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than…
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 What do you think God thinks about you? Is he happy with you? Is he disappointed? Does…
What does it really mean to live a new life in Jesus? Because of the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf, our lives should be markedly different after we give our lives to Him.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 Most people want to enjoy peace, happiness, and contentment, but so often we stumble through our lives, our homes, and our church disillusioned with the way things are. During this crazy time of uncertainty, isolation, and bitter discourse we…
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward…
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more…