Psalm 63:3 – Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. When David pours our his heart into one of his many psalms of prayer and praise to the Lord, his words often quickens an air of rejoicing in our own lives, for we too can identify with some of the […]
Romans 11:6 – And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. To whom does God offer His gift? To the brightest? The most beautiful or the most charming? […]
Hebrews 10:23 – Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) “Hold fast” is not a phrase we often use in this culture. But in the original Greek, hold fast means not only to embrace, but to embrace with force as if someone is trying to […]
2 Corinthians 4:17 – For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; It will come as a surprise to our calendars, smartphones, and alarm clocks, but God controls time. The best our tools can do is measure the time passing. God […]
2 Corinthians 1:20 – For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. When God laid out the plan for your life, He lined up the right people, the right breaks and the right open doors. In other words, He already had your […]
Psalm 7:17 – “I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.” As the last day of 2017 dawns, it’s natural to look back at the year that was. You might have had a good year, or a not-so-good one. […]
Romans 8:16-17 – “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” In a world that celebrates equality and democracy, we still look up to […]
1 Peter 3:12 – “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” We live in a world of distractions. The hustle and bustle of everyday life, the chatter on social media and the […]
Ephesians 1:12 – “That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.” What do you live for? It’s a question we must consider with serious thought. Many of us live to achieve something worthwhile – a successful career, a good standing in the community or considerable wealth. While none of these ambitions are wrong, […]
1 Peter 4:8 – “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’” The world’s definition of love is varied. Whether the object of your affection is chocolate, a friend or a family member, it’s the same word that applies. But the Bible defines love a […]
