Author: Deborah Cherian

25
Aug

Every Blessing Bears His Fingerprints

James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Sofia rushed through her morning routine, stressed about a presentation. Her coffee maker broke, her usual breakfast was ruined, and rain soaked her shoes. Frustrated, […]

24
Aug

Creation Sings! Redeemed Rejoice!

Isaiah 49:13 Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! and break out in singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. Long ago, in the rugged Andes Mountains, two tribes lived in separate worlds. The lowlanders made their homes in the lush valleys, where it was […]

23
Aug

Courage Costs, Blessing Pays

1 Peter 3:13-14 Who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid. University senior Rachel refused to alter lab results for a shortcut-hungry group. They humiliated her and laughed when she presented […]

22
Aug

The Truth Will Out!

Psalm 37:6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Arun worked the early shift at a café. Cash went missing, and suspicion fell on him. Instead of arguing, he prayed, did his job, and kept slipping encouraging notes with coffee orders. A week later, security cameras revealed […]

21
Aug

Joy That Grows Through Hard Days

1 Peter 4:13 NLT Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to all the world. A true gardener at heart, there was nothing Lydia loved more than tending to her little balcony […]

30
Apr

Confidence in God’s Goodness

Psalms 27:13 NIV I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. What a powerful declaration of unwavering faith! In this verse, we see a steadfast belief in the tangible manifestation of God’s goodness. Imagine a ship’s captain navigating through a fierce storm. Though the […]

29
Apr

God’s Faithful Provision

Psalms 37:25 ESV I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. The psalmist’s powerful testimony here spans a lifetime of observing God’s faithfulness. It reminds us that our Lord is not just a God of the moment but the One who […]

28
Apr

Wisdom for the Asking

James 1:5 NIV If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. In a world that often leaves us confused and uncertain, this verse offers an incredible promise: divine wisdom is available to all who ask. We, God’s children, […]

27
Apr

Joyful Worship

Psalm 100:1-2 NIV Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. What a beautiful invitation to worship! These verses call us to approach God with childlike enthusiasm and genuine joy. Our worship is not meant to be a sophisticated performance but a jubilant […]

26
Apr

The Lord is Good to Those Who Wait

Lamentations 3:25-26 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and impatient. We live in a world […]