Psalm 9:9 “The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.“ In times of trouble, where do we turn? When we feel lonely, burdened, or oppressed, the answer is Jesus. Psalm 9:9 reveals that God is our refuge in such moments, offering us shelter in His presence. 1. […]
Psalm 4:7-8 “You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Sleep is a precious blessing from God, essential for our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It […]
Lamentations 3:24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Joni Eareckson Tada’s life story is of immense courage and unwavering hope. In her autobiography, Joni, she recounts the tragic moment when a swimming accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. The pain and despair she must have felt […]
Psalm 42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” In life, we all face moments of sorrow and discouragement. These trials are inevitable, and they challenge our faith. Pain and […]
1 John 2:29 “If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him.” In a world filled with corruption and deceit, it can be tempting to follow the crowd and choose sin or dishonesty, especially when it seems to come with no consequences. However, as children of […]
John 14:11 “Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.” How often do we find ourselves troubled by life’s challenges and difficulties? It happens more often than we might like. During such times, simply knowing that Jesus is our […]
Isaiah 25:1 NIV “Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.“ There are times in our lives when we question if we’re truly in the right place—whether it’s in our workplace, relationships, or even our physical location. […]
John 12:49-50 NIV “I did not speak on My own, but the Father who sent Me commanded Me to say all that I have spoken. I know that His command leads to eternal life.” We all follow someone—whether it’s a celebrity, a world leader, or even a manager at work. We often look to those […]
Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJV For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. In today’s world, many people go to great lengths, engaging in acts of charity and good deeds, often in an attempt to ease their guilt […]
2 Corinthians 5:19 NKJV God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. The Heartbreaking Separation and God’s Unfailing Love When Adam and Eve sinned, it resulted in separation from God, bringing death into the world. Initially, God created humanity […]