And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke […]
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. Psalm 5:4 We are constantly surrounded by evil and wickedness in this world. Our culture may not see certain things as evil, but to the Lord, anything that is sinful is wicked in his sight. To us, some things […]
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment. Philippians 1:9 In this introduction to the church of Philippi, Paul is writing to the members about growing in love as they also grow in knowledge. Knowing how to love is a basic foundation of Christianity. If […]
But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?’ And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:38-41 (ESV) […]
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:11-12 Often in our society, it can be very easy to stay connected with those around us. Through social media, texting, calling, or video […]
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:4-5 A baseball team has many positions with players spread out all across the field. If all nine players don’t […]
Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Matthew 25:34 (ESV) Ecclesiastes 3:11 states, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity in man’s heart, yet so that he […]
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the […]
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 There is nothing like walking on a beach along the coast and feeling the soft sand under your feet. You don’t need shoes when […]
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV) The message of God’s […]
