Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. (Mark 13:31) An old saying goes, “all good things must come to ...
The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the ...
After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the ...
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure, dwells ...
When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and ...
“You were slain, and by Your blood You ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.” (Revelation 5:9b) Nobody watching ...
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! (Revelation 4:8b) From eternity since before the world began, ...
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my ...
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation. Let the godly exult in glory, let them sing for joy ...
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat ...
Jesus Christ [is] the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. (Revelation 1:5) The world is run by ...
To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for [and by] Jesus Christ; may mercy, peace and love be multiplied to ...
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater ...
Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. (2 John ...
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. ...
By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. (1 ...
“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 and rubber with a handlebar poking him in the belly. The injuries to his body weren’t serious, but the hurt in his heart was real. …
TOPICS: failure, falling, hope, John 16, perspective, resilience, trouble
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, because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7) Anxiousness creeps in when we take upon ourselves the burden of having to figure things out on …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 5, anxiousness, control, fear, humility, pride, worry
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. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed. (1 Peter 4:12-13) Trials …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 4, faithfulness, glory, Hebrews 12, Hebrews 5, reward, suffering, trial
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 also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up …
TOPICS: activity, balance, discipleship, learning, meditation, prayer, Receiving, rest, Work
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 reality of suffering is one that many people don’t like to deal with. Even many Christians, uncomfortable trying to reconcile God’s love with His allowance …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 3, blessing, faithfulness, hope, pain, persecution, perspective, reward, suffering
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 today, and second, we’re watching our finances, staying on-budget and paying off debt (you know, those boring details of married life that don’t get special …
TOPICS: change, commitment, disappointment, expectation, hope, marriage, new things, relationships, wedding
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 about to be betrayed into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this statement; it was concealed from them so that they could …
TOPICS: belief, faith, honesty, knowledge, Luke 9, open-mindedness, skepticism, truth, understanding
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 Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 2, belonging, church, community, fellowship, relationships
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 were standing with Him. (Luke 9:32) Jesus’ glory was on full display, but His disciples almost missed it. They were “weighed down with sleep,” and …
TOPICS: denial, encounters, faith, honesty, Luke 9, perspective, self-deception, sleep, trust, vision
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 in a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed. As he was sowing, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and …
TOPICS: faithfulness, false conversion, Luke 8, obedience, repentance, salvation
