There is diversity in the way we pray. That’s because all of us are raised differently. Our upbringing shapes our prayer style. For example, some religions focus on posture while others on chanting. When we accept Jesus in our lives, we bring with us our old perception and mannerisms of speaking with God. We can’t […]
Matthew 9:21-22 – “…for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well.” One can only wonder what this woman had been thinking. She was considered […]
Matthew 3:8 – “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.” Today’s verse is a short sentence uttered by John the Baptist, but it does give us a lot to ponder about. John saw through the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and Sadducees, and chided them for it. But how does this apply to us today? Although we’ve been […]
Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Giving up is the easiest thing a person can do. Imagine a marathon runner halfway through his course… wouldn’t it be easier to quit halfway than push himself to finish […]
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” It is said that human beings have three basic needs – food, clothing and shelter. On top of that, we also need money to sustain ourselves and our families. When we acknowledge that […]
James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” A magnet is quite a powerful force. All iron particles are attracted toward it, and it takes a great deal of effort to repel the magnet’s attraction. It is God’s […]
Acts 12:7 – “And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands.” The story of Peter being miraculously released from prison is an astounding display […]
Psalms 46:5 – “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.” Wouldn’t it be nice to always have someone by our side, to guide, assist and watch over us as we go about our day? While it’s not practically possible to have another human […]
Ephesians 1:4 – For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world… God chose you before the foundations of the earth. Before the worlds were ever formed, He knew you. And, He didn’t create you to be average. He didn’t create you to barely get by. No, He created you to excel! Not […]
Matthew 7:6 – …Do not throw your pearls before swine Do you realize you have treasure on the inside of you? You could say that your pearls are what God has given you to be a blessing to the world around you—your gifts, talents and abilities. When you get around true friends, people who really believe […]
