James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James was writing to a community that faced various threats and persecutions from every side. In today’s verse, he encourages followers of Christ […]
2 Timothy 2:12-13 If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. Paul was imprisoned in a Roman prison when he wrote 2 Timothy, his last letter. Who else can write about endurance but the one who endured […]
Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left. Do we hear God’s voice when we step out of His will and go astray? How often do we listen to that still, small voice that […]
Matthew 22:37-38 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.” The Olympic year is here! As Tokyo gets set to host the grandest sporting event in history, have you paused to think about the athletes who […]
