For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with […]

Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Psalm 2:11 (ESV) Psalm chapter two is a unique prayer for all the nations. At the time, David is praying for the nations who don’t believe in God. He warns them that though they may rule over some land, God rules over everything. This chapter of […]

If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 (ESV) This verse is a direct quote from God to Cain, Adam, and Eve’s firstborn son. The context of […]

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1-2 (ESV) It is easy to be distracted […]

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians chapter 13 is an image of love that God has given us that describes his love for us and how he loves you. As we look at this passage, we see all types of love and aspects […]

“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.” […]

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sometimes small talk can turn into an uplifting conversation if you let it. When someone asks, “How are you doing?” Instead of saying “Good,” or “Fine,” you can tell them how you really feel. You’ll be surprised at […]

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” Matthew 1:23 Christmas is the time of the year when we are reminded of when God sent his son Jesus Christ to us to save us from our sins. Although we celebrate this moment […]

But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you. Genesis 6:18 (ESV) In this passage, God is telling Noah that he will save him and his family from the impending flood that will wipe out the entire earth. […]

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4: 1-3  (ESV) Is […]