Psalm 86:9 – “All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name.” King David was one of the finest kings in Israel’s history. He was not without fault, but he had a heart of repentance. His complete reliance on God made him a cut above […]
Philippians 2:3 – “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” We all want to be the best, don’t we? There’s a competitive streak in each of us that drives us to be better than our peers. Whether it’s a kid in […]
Matthew 6:14 – “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Forgive and forget – three simple words that hold a world of meaning masked within. All of us desperately need forgiveness but few of us are willing to give it unconditionally. Today’s verse comes at the end of […]
Proverbs 2:6 – “For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” The desire to know and understand is ingrained in us. Babies are delighted when they learn how to clap their hands. Children pull apart their toys to understand how they work. Even adults constantly check on the news to know […]
1 Thessalonians 5:9 – “For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The word ‘salvation’ isn’t one we use colloquially. However, it’s a term that’s mentioned quite a lot in the Bible. When the Bible says we are appointed to obtain salvation, what does it mean? […]
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 […]
