Author: Sheena

04
Mar

Temporary Suffering, Permanent Grace

1 Peter 5:10 “May the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” The harsh reality of life on earth is that we all face trouble but the good news is that we don’t have to face […]

13
Feb

The Everlasting Covenant

Genesis 17:7 “And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.” The covenant God made with Abraham is not just for His descendants but for those of us who believe in the […]

12
Feb

The Blessing of Abraham

Genesis 12:3 “I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” When God made a covenant with Abraham in the Old Testament, it was intended for the descendants of Abraham as well – the Israelites. But those […]

11
Feb

You are a Child of God

Galatians 3:26 “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” How would you respond to the question, “Who are you?” Children might respond with their names, their parents’ names, and perhaps their age or the class they’re in. Most adults tend to answer with their profession, marital status, and maybe the […]

10
Feb

A Bountiful Harvest

Ezekiel 36:9 “For indeed I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown.” We’ve become a generation of avid consumers. The massive amount of information we seed into our minds from the internet and social media is proof enough. It’s no secret that what we sow into […]

09
Feb

Time for a Revival

Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” We’ve all experienced a wide array of emotions, ranging from pure joy to utter sadness. But the most dangerous emotion isn’t […]

08
Feb

Comfort in the Valley

Psalm 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Trekking has become a popular pastime, especially in recent years. Able-bodied people of all ages head out to the hills on the holidays […]

07
Feb

Whole-Hearted Praise

Psalm 9:1 “I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.” The dictionary defines the word ‘praise’ as ‘the expression of respect and gratitude’. Think of the last time you praised someone. It might have been a co-worker who solved a complicated issue, or a child […]

14
Dec

Approach God Confidently

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” We can say a lot about the relationship we have with a person based on how we approach them. A CEO’s assistant might have to knock and wait at the CEO’s door […]

13
Dec

Praise the Lord Aloud

Psalm 150:3 – “Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp!” Numerous studies have shown that the spoken word is powerful. The world has built businesses around the concept, with TED speakers and new age gurus touting the power of affirmations. The book of Proverbs in the Bible […]