“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 This verse gives me so much peace and hope as we head into the new year. Many people work on goal […]
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 This passage definitely speaks to me when it comes to my marriage the past […]
“And Mary said, ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. For now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name. His mercy extends […]
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy […]
“I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.” Proverbs 8:17 The red coat. The jolly demeanor. The sack full of gifts. These and many other attributes associated with Santa Claus have been sung about and depicted in Christmas stories for generations. Several of these characteristics are even passed […]
So his brother said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” For not even his brothers believed in him. John […]
“I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we have asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.” Daniel 2:23 King Nebuchadnezzar of the Babylonian Empire had a bit of a nightmare. He ordered […]
“But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the […]
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine […]
“If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?” Luke 6:33 Have you ever been on the receiving end of a drive-thru endowment when you find out the car in front of you has paid for your meal? What a wonderful feeling! Maybe you were even thoughtful enough to pay-it-backward […]