“At once they left their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:18 In the book “Deeply Loved”, Keri Wyatt Kent writes: “Jesus made it fairly simple, at least to start. He said, “Follow me.” The word follow, diluted by our culture, begs for a biblical definition. In English, you can follow […]

‘If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.’ John 15:7 According to one count, there are 3,573 promises in the Bible. That’s almost ten promises for each day of the year! When you know which of […]

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 In the book, “Let Me Be a Woman” , Elizabeth Elliot records the story of a friend who had great difficulty accepting the […]

“Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord–that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.” James 5:11 Some time ago, an old mule fell into an abandoned well that was no longer in use. The […]

‘We should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead …’ 2 Corinthians 1:9 Are you feeling hopeless about the situation you’re in and don’t know which way to turn? Maybe you’re struggling to find a reason to keep going, but you’re so tired and overwhelmed that […]

‘The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name…’ Acts 5:41. Reading through Acts 5, It is interesting to see how God works to take the kingdom agenda to the ends of the earth. To the nominal mind, it looks like […]

“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 In the book Gratitude Works, psychologist and Gratitude expert Robert Emmons begins by drawing an important connection between the practice of gratitude and memory. He also goes on to share how religions tend to help this process through “litanies […]

‘I will bring the one-third through the fire … and test them as gold is tested.’ Zechariah 13:9 If you’re being tested today, you’re in good company! Job, the most righteous man on earth, was tested beyond what most of us will ever have to endure. And when he emerged, […]

“I know you by name and you have found favour with me.” Exodus 33:12 Moses talked with God like a friend, sharing what he felt and thought. And God wanted it that way! Here is how the conversation went: ‘Moses said to the LORD, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead […]

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 The following is how the worship song “Lord Have Mercy” was created: Before the Berlin Wall came down, Steve Merkel spent […]

“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 While the Bible doesn’t give a description of what Jesus looks like, many have wrongly tried to portray Him in paintings or films. But, what Jesus looks like is not important. […]

‘Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.’ Romans 5:5 Writer Jon Walker, says: ‘I’ve struggled with my weight most of my life. I’ve dropped weight and put it back on. I’ve tried every diet and made up […]

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose.” Acts 16:25-26 […]

‘The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.’ Proverbs 18:4 When Solomon speaks of deep waters, he is referring to the water at the bottom of the well that’s the cleanest and coolest. If you want to know what kind of […]

‘We who have fled for refuge might … hold fast to the hope set before us.’ Hebrews 6:18 Your situation may look impossible and you may be getting ready to give up! But don’t! Emilie Batisse was 79 when she was injured in a hit-and-run accident and wasn’t expected to […]