1 Chronicles 16:34 – “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Praise and thanksgiving abound in the Bible. From the Old Testament patriarchs, leaders, judges, kings, and prophets, to the early New Testament believers, we find dozens of individuals who praised God for who He is and […]
Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” “Practice makes perfect.” It’s an oft-repeated quote that’s stood the test of time. A budding pianist might spend hours each day practicing the piano. An amateur footballer might spend every free […]
Psalm 63:3 – “Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You.” How’s life? It’s a question we’re often asked by friends and acquaintances. Some common responses to this question are: “All good, no complaints.” “We’re fine by God’s grace.” “Good but hectic.” But truth be told, we’re often battling a variety […]
Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” Have you noticed parents keeping an eye on their small kids? The kids may be playing independently but the parents are always watching them out of the corner of their eyes. Even […]
1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” Take a look at the following two statements: “I messed up. My Dad is going to kill me.” “I messed up. I need to […]
Psalm 34:22 – “The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.” One of the dictionary definitions of the word “redeem” is, “to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.” When you go back and read today’s verse with this definition in […]
Psalm 34:8 – “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” What’s your most favorite dish in the world? Now imagine you’ve just discovered a new restaurant that makes the best version of that dish. How would you feel? Your eyes would brighten up, you’d relish […]
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” This is one verse in the Bible that we all cling to when we desperately need something from God. Let’s take a deeper look at the context of the verse today and understand what Paul […]
Hebrews 2:18 – “For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” The word, “temptation” conjures up images of a tiny cartoon devil sitting on your shoulder urging you to make wrong choices that would compromise your faith. In reality, though, it’s defined as, “the desire […]
Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.” The Lord is good. This single statement should be enough to silence all our fears and give us the strength to press on, day after day. While none of us go about looking […]
