1 Peter 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” The dictionary provides three definitions for the word ‘hope’: • a feeling of expectation and desire for a […]
1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Have you seen a toddler imitating everything a parent does? It’s quite amusing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
