“In the 7th year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of units of a hundred, the Carites and the guards and had them brought to him at the temple of the LORD. He made a covenant with them and put them under oath at the temple of the LORD. Then he […]
“In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence.” Proverbs 14:26 When you submit to God, you don’t have to be afraid of anything because He becomes your ‘refuge and strength’ Psalm 46:1. Fearing God doesn’t mean being afraid He’s going to hurt you. He’s a good God! ‘The […]
“As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been.” 1 Kings 11:4 Joseph Solomon has been making Christian viral videos for more than a decade. He […]
“Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord.” 1 Samuel 2:12 In the book “Life is Messy,” Pastor Matthew Keller writes: “The sad and tragic truth is that evil is never far away. Not far from where you sit right now, men, women, and children, are […]
“Make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also […]
“Be strong and courageous…” Joshua 1:6 In the Bible we have more than 125 exhortations for God’s people facing overwhelming trials and dilemmas. Courage based on faith is the universal attitude for saints in all situations. Our omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and omnipresent (everywhere) Father says, and repeats, “Fear not! […]
“Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to […]
“David said to Saul, ‘Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.’” 1 Samuel 17:32 In the book “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess”, Dr. Caroline Leaf writes: “Many people are broken and without hope. It’s not surprising that a Brooking’s report […]