“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials.” Romans 5:3 In World War II, Viktor Frankl was sentenced to a Nazi concentration camp. The guards deprived him of everything. They took his wife, his family, and his clothes. They even stole his wedding ring. But he had […]
Great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23 Faithfulness can turn the most menial job into a vitally important one. For example, think about how dependent we are on something as small as a postage stamp. It’s always ready for service. It goes wherever it is sent. It does whatever it is […]
“The LORD blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 Everybody wants peace of mind. Whether you’re a professional, businessperson or srudent facing the pressure of deadlines, you want peace of mind. But most of us experience more stress than peace. How acquainted are you with stress? ‘Here is a little […]
“But God’s discipline is always good for us …” Hebrews 12:10 Do you know that some experienced gardeners actually talk to their plants? This is because it helps the plants grow! Imagine yourself saying, ‘You’re such a good plant. You are looking really fine today! I’m so proud of you!’ […]
Love Is Kind” 1 Corinthians 13:4 There is so much to this verse about real love and how to be those who always move in love. “Love is kind.” Being kind is easy when we are being kind to those who are kind to us and whom we love. Being […]
“And if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you will be released from this oath; only do not take my son back there.” Genesis 24:8 “And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest […]
“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. […]
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10 What really counts in life is faithfulness in little things; it’s how dependability begins, grows, and matures. Longfellow wrote, ‘Most people would succeed in small things if they weren’t troubled with great ambition.’ Sometimes we […]
“His father saw him and had compassion …” Luke 15:20 This isn’t a father who can’t wait to punish his sinful son and has written him off as wasted and worthless. This is a loving, caring father who can’t wait to embrace and welcome him. He runs down the road […]
“Growing in every way more and more like Christ …” Ephesians 4:15 Spiritual growth doesn’t happen automatically! You must desire to grow, decide to grow, discipline yourself, and delight in spiritual growth. You may think life is just too hard for you, but a lot of people have had it […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 Do you know that before the foundations of the Earth, God had a plan and purpose for us? We were in […]
“And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.” Luke 10:41 On the subject of entering God’s rest, Watchman Nee said, “Carnal Christians crave works; yet amid many labors, they are unable to maintain calm in their spirit. They cannot fulfill God’s […]
“Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9 In the days of Jesus, the cross was an instrument of death, […]
“So don’t allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance.” Hebrews 6:12 One very apt definition of patience is “waiting without complaining”. There is a popular cliché […]
“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds.” Philippians 4:7 It is not wise to make important decisions when you are in a tense emotional state. When Elijah found out that Queen Jezebel was after him, he was ready to give up his role […]