The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” So Abram left, as the LORD had told him (Genesis 12:1, 4). Abram, whom God would later rename Abraham,…
Read More“When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting, it became my reproach.” Psalm 69:10 I’ve never really understood fasting. It seems like such an odd discipline. I mean, praying I understand:…
“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says that a…
All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our…
“Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.” (Psalm 119:116) Trust is a precious commodity, not given away lightly to any person who…
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Few things move us like a story. Schindler’s List evoked repentant sorrow for the…
“Come near to God and he will come new to you.” (James 4:8) In our quest for efficiency, we punch out emails quickly to our friends and colleagues. Avoiding the words that…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) As soul-sicknesses go, hopelessness is among the most deadly. When Paul said faith,…
For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. (Deuteronomy 4:24) I…
“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’”…
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105)…
“Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to…
“I am going to prepare a place for you; I will come back and take…
The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear…
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news…
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and…
“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God.…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not…
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,…
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen,…
A.J. Gregory writes an article for RELEVANT about the effort to believe in God even when it seems like He’s gone completely silent.
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to…
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us…
“So I spread my wing over you and covered your nakedness, yes, I swore an…
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has…
“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand.…
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I…
But because of his great love for us,God, who is rich in mercy, made us…
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues,…
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.…
I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has…
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be…
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.” (Psalm…
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all…
“For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. And…
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has…
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name…
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a…
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. (Psalm…
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been…
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above…
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your…
Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set…
God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to…
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to…
Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the…
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6) Have you…
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to…
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on…
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew…
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.…
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better…
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the…
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you…
“During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the…
“For we know … that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you…
