“For we walk by faith, not by sight.’ 2 Corinthians 5:7 Close your eyes and try walking without sight, and you will get an idea of what it means to walk by faith. Faith in the unchanging character of God, goodness of God, love of God, and truth that He […]

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1 In his book “A Free People’s Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future”, Os Guinness writes: “In 1843, a 21-year-old Massachusetts […]

“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide […]

“Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 The heroes in Scripture often found themselves faced with overwhelming situations. Like Moses standing up to Pharaoh and David standing up to Goliath or like Jehoshaphat facing the overwhelming might of three combined armies […]

“So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.” – Galatians 4:7 Elizabeth Cash Green was born on June 2, 1862 in Midland, Georgia. She was the last survivor of slavery in America. She died on […]

“But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God” 1 Samuel 30:6. “Do you ever get discouraged?” This question was asked of Malcolm Campbell. He replied honestly, “No, I don’t get discouraged and I’ll tell you why: I don’t believe in it!” If you do not believe in discouragement, you […]

“What has happened to all your joy? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.” – Galatians 4:15 Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator of children’s books. He became most widely known for his […]

“All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”” – Galatians 3:10 In November 2023, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer, who is also a registered […]

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28 In his book “Shake Free”, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez writes: “I’ll never forget sitting in the guidance counselor’s office my freshman year in high school. The purpose of […]

“For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.” – Galatians 3:18 In her book “Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life”, Tish Harrison writes: “It’s remarkable that when […]

“It was the LORD our God himself who brought us and our fathers up out of Egypt, from that land of slavery, and performed those great signs before our eyes. He protected us on our entire journey and among all the nations through which we travelled.” – Joshua 24:17 In […]

“We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end. As has just been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:14-15 Scripture warns us not to allow our […]

‘The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered.’ Acts 9:10 Why did God use Ananias to lead Saul of Tarsus to Christ? Because he was the right man, in the right place, at the right time, with the right message, and the right attitude. ‘In […]

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 God is faithful to His promises. He is willing and able to fulfill every promise He makes. We must not allow ourselves to be moved or swayed by our current circumstances. Our hope […]

“But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not consult any man” – Galatians 1:15-16 In his book “Just Do Something” author Kevin DeYoung […]