For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father ...
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) ...
The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but ...
“Why does this always happen to me?” Bradley had fallen a second time on his bicycle, his 7-year old, 72-pound frame tangled up in steel ...
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, ...
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ...
While they were traveling, [Jesus] entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who ...
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled… (1 Peter 3:14) The ...
To accept the world as it is without losing hope; this is the great journey of adulthood and maturity. To accept people for who they ...
Two years ago today, my wife and I said “I do,” and we’re not doing a thing to celebrate. Why not? First, we both work ...
While everyone was amazed at all the things He was doing, He told His disciples, “Let these words sink in: The Son of Man is ...
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of ...
Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, and when they became fully aware, they saw His glory and the two men who ...
The Parable of the Sower and the Soils As a large crowd was gathering, and people were flocking to Him from every town, [Jesus] said ...
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to ...
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Corinthians 8 JESUS WANTS YOU TO BE RICH IN HIM For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you by His poverty might become rich. (2 Corinthians …
TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 8, blessing, glory, perspective, provision, riches, wealth
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Psalm 64 GOD’S JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the throng of evildoers, who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows… But God shoots His arrow at them; they are wounded suddenly. They …
TOPICS: conflict, forgiveness, Galatians 6, hurt, lies, Matthew 5, Psalm 64, retribution, revenge, slander
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Psalm 63 GOD WILL HOLD YOU UP O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water… My soul clings to You; …
TOPICS: deliverance, hardship, help, Psalm 63, rest, strength, struggle, trial, tribulation, weakness, weariness
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Corinthians 7 JESUS WANTS TO FREE YOU FROM REGRET As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us. For godly grief …
TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 7, forgiveness, grief, mistakes, redemption, regret, remorse, repentance, sin, sorrow
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Corinthians 6 GOD’S FAVOR IS FOR YOU TODAY For He says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. (2 …
TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 6, favor, grace, salvation, today
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Corinthians 5 JESUS IS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS For our sake [God] made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21) Only the righteous are accepted by God. Over and over …
TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 5, atonement, forgiveness, justification, life, righteousness, salvation
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Corinthians 4 IN CHRIST, YOUR DIFFICULTIES ARE DEPOSITS For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For …
TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 4, blessings, difficulty, faithfulness, opposition, persecution, reward, struggle, temptation
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 2 Corinthians 3 JESUS IS YOUR SUFFICIENCY Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us competent to …
TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 3, ability, accomplishment, inadequacy, provision, sufficiency
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Psalm 62 GOD CARES FOR YOU AT ALL TIMES Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:8) God is not looking for shiny happy people all the time. He’s not …
TOPICS: cares, faithfulness, Father, prayer, Psalm 62, sorrow, trouble
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Psalm 61 GOD IS GREATER THAN YOUR STRUGGLES Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Psalm 61:2b-3 “I can handle it.” How often do we say this, trying to …
TOPICS: deliverance, denial, Psalm 61, refuge, safety, slavery, strength, struggles
