“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God’s love for us is unconditional, personable, and accessible – however we still find ourselves at times unworthy, worn out, burdened by the struggles of life. The good news is…
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore…
“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…
…train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the…
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 What do you do when you’re not where you used to be, but you’re not where you’re supposed to be? Stay in the boat until you reach the other side.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it…
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 There are a lot of very smart people telling us what truth is, and some of them will be right. The trick is, we don’t know who. Politicians have an angle, pundits…
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…
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”…
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15 We are all devoted to something. Kids, work, money, entertainment, something. To whom or what are you devoted to? What are your beliefs?…