“He has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.” 2 Timothy 1:9 The worries of this world can easily entangle us; however, we have […]
Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God. Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 (AMP) You matter to God. He knows everything […]
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 Sin is a part of the human condition, but that doesn’t mean that we should overlook it. I often find myself really embarrassed of my […]
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When Ben and my 5-year Anniversary rolled around this past Friday, it gave me an opportunity to reflect. I thought back on all the wonderful memories we’ve made and the journeys we’ve been on. But I also […]
“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 Most people have best practices or rituals they do when they need to get back to themselves after a stressful or […]
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in solitude and trust is your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 Have you ever stopped to think about how little silence there is in our lives? Almost every second is filled with some form of sound. Even when we find ourselves secluded from society to “get away,” you would likely still be able […]
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.” Isaiah 40:28 More than ever, we live in a disposable culture. So many of the products we use on a day-to-day basis were literally made to be […]
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13-14 When someone hurts me to the core, it’s hard to forgive. According to this verse, we are called not only to forgive but to forget. Yea, this command isn’t an […]
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV Do you ever ask yourself, “What’s the point of spending time in God’s word?” You might subconsciously think that prayer and […]
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Jesus taught that the world seen from God’s viewpoint is tilted in favor of the oppressed. This teaching emerges in the Sermon on the Mount and other statements of Jesus: “the first will be last” (Matt. 19:30; Mark 10:31; Luke 13:30), […]