The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 (ESV) Abraham Lincoln once said, “To believe in the things you can see and touch is no belief […]

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 (ESC) How many promises have you broken […]

Psalm 138:7 (ESV) “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.” There are times when we feel like we just can’t take it anymore. We’re fed up with the troubles of life […]

1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” One of the best ways to […]

1 John 4:7-8 (ESV) “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Everyone who cares about living in peace with their fellow man is looking for a solution […]

Psalm 138:3 (ESV) “On the day I called, You answered me; my strength of soul You increased.” Don’t you hate it when you call someone and they don’t answer? After a few rings, you are taken to their voicemail. If you don’t leave a voicemail, then we typically send the person a text message. Then […]

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV) “Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes on what is not seen, but what […]

Psalm 136:1 (ESV) “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His steadfast love endures forever.” Every verse in Psalm 136 ends with the phrase, “His steadfast love endures forever.” In other translations, it says, “His mercy endures forever.” It’s wonderful to know that God’s love and mercy will last forever. That means He […]

Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Of […]

Colossians 3:17 (ESV) “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Have you ever had someone give you elaborate instructions that overwhelmed you with complicated details and then have them conclude with, “It’s really quite simple?” But when […]