“Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by […]

“Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” Psalm 148:13 While visiting New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Paul Baloche suggested that he and Glenn Packiam, a songwriter and associate pastor at New Life, connect […]

“But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2 Thomas à Kempis, an Augustian monk and author, wrote, – ‘If you wish to grow in your spiritual life, you must not allow yourself to be caught up in […]

‘The LORD came to Abram in a vision.’ Genesis 15:1 When God gives you a vision for your life, He doesn’t give you all the details upfront. He simply says, ‘Don’t be afraid; just do what I say, and I will guide you and prosper you.’ Consider Abram’s vision – […]

‘I praise you because I am … wonderfully made.’ Psalm 139:14 Despite your aches and pains, you are a living, breathing, walking, talking Wonder! The psalmist said, ‘You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made’ […]

“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 […]