“Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them” – Acts 6:3 Brenda Peterson writing in an essay titled “In Praise of Skin”, shares a true story from her own battle with painful […]

“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1:23. When Daniel was in the lion’s den, God was with him. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were in the fiery furnace, […]

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 Surprise is one of the devil’s favourite weapons, so here are four winning strategies you can use when under attack: 1. Don’t panic. Live by the Scripture, […]

“Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than men!’” – Acts 5:29 In the book “Living Above the Level of Mediocrity”, Charles Swindoll writes: “Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and […]

‘If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!’ 1 Corinthians 10:12 Even after you have reached your goals and you are celebrating your victories, you still need to be careful. There are three crucial points in every battle, and believe it or not, the easiest […]

“We can say with confidence and a clear conscience.” 2 Corinthians 1:12 In the book, My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers writes: ‘Conscience is that ability within me that attaches itself to the highest standard I know, and … continually reminds me of what that standard demands … If […]

“By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.” Hebrews 11:30 This verse reminds us of the incredible victory that faith brought to the people of Israel as they conquered the city of Jericho. The city of Jericho was fortified with impenetrable […]

“All things possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 No-limits people refuse to accept things as they are because they see them as they can be. Instead of saying, ‘It can’t be done,’ they rise up in faith and say, ‘All things are possible to him who believes.’ No-limits people […]

“We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” 1 John 2:1 On days when you wonder how God could love you, read these words: ‘If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous’. 1 John 2:1. When your thoughts sink to gutter […]

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 Sometimes you experience more problems after you become a Christian than you did before. “Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering” Hebrews […]

“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.” Revelations 16:15 This unique passage in Revelation has a warning and a blessing. The first part of this verse was a warning about the suddenness […]

  “But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16  Hebrews 11 remind us of the faith-filled perspective of those who sought a heavenly home. These […]

“By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could even […]

“That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 It doesn’t help the cause of Christ when Christians go around looking miserable. You may say, ‘But I have problems.’ Everybody does. When the apostle Paul was in prison, he wrote, ‘Rejoice in the Lord always’ […]

“They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, ‘Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.’ But I prayed, ‘Now strengthen my hands.’” – Nehemiah 6:9 David Jeremiah tells the story of Dr. P.P. Job, who spoke at a Christian rally in India, […]