Today’s Bible verse gives us some hope when it comes to fear. It tells us to “not be afraid”. We don’t have to be afraid because we have a hope that others do not have. We know that God will strengthen us and help us in each situation that we face. Our Father knows the f...
Who is speaking to us. I’m inspired by what George Guthrie sayshere: “I am still blown away by the idea that the God of the universe wants to communicate with us on a daily basis and that he has chosen to do so in this miraculous book we call the Bible.” As we meditate on w...
The “sins” of which they were guilty are the same kinds of things we do every day. Every one of us. Every day. The Bible teaches that sin is what made Jesus’ death necessary. Not Jewish sin. Not White sin, or Black, or American sin. Sin. The same kinds we commit. Just as ...
What can we do in order to not be anxious? We pray with thanksgiving. That means that we pray and ask for help for the things that concern us, but we also thank God that He’s got it under control and working out His best. ...
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise...
2This is what the LORD says— he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. 3For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on you...
Psalm 46- God is our refuge. We will not fear, though the earth give way. The nations rage, kingdoms fall. "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 117- Praise the LORD! For great is his love towards us. Psalm 37- Do not be envious of evildoers, for they will fade like the...
Essentially David says, “Solomon, get rid of the difficult people, and bless the wonderful ones.” It is interesting that David wants Solomon to do what he himself didn’t do. Yet, David’s lack of confrontation resonates with me. It can be very difficult for some personalities to ...
The primary question that needed to be answered was: what does “perfect” mean in this context? While I loathe going to the Greek to correct my Bible, I do not mind digging deep into my interlinear in order to determine the meaning of an ambiguous or confusing word or phrase. “Perfect...
be to give the light every opportunity to do its job. Not to hinder or hide the wonder of Christ. You don’t need to ask permission to shine, you need to rely on Jesus to light up your heart and your life. People will notice. Some will be uncomfortable, and that says more about ...