For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 (ESV) Temptation afflicts us all. Even Jesus faced temptation. When you are tempted to sin, don’t feel as though you are the […]
And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.’ Revelation 3:1 (ESV) In Revelation chapters 2 and 3, Jesus addresses each of the seven […]
And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered Him gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 (ESV) The Christmas story of the wise men is a great one for multiple reasons. It’s where we originally got the […]
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel (which means God with us). Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) Many of us have heard this passage time and time again. That is with good reason as it is one of the clearest […]
Over and over again in the New Testament, we are told to love. We are to love our families. We are to love God. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our enemies. When we love someone, we need to know that we are loved back. Paul even tells us in 1 […]
For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16(ESV) The relationship of a child with his or her mother is a unique relationship. From the moment the child is conceived to the point where they are completely self-sufficient, […]
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 (ESV) Over and over again in the New Testament, we are told to love. We are to love our families. We are to love […]
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 (ESV) Have you ever been lost? Let me tell you about a time when I was lost. One time, I took a group of people […]
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” Jude 24-25 (ESV) Why do […]
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 Another very familiar verse, well quoted, easily said, but rarely lived out. “Trust in the Lord” is the phrase that tumbles off our lips to console those who are hurting, and a fleeting thought to subdue our own […]
