As we continue to walk through the Beatitudes, the next one is this “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. (Mt 5:9) I will admit that today this is NOT the piece of scripture I want to focus on. Why do you ask? Because I’m in ...
God didn’t just heal people in the stories of the Bible. Scripture says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”(Hebrews 13:8). That means Jehovah Rapha (our Lord who Heals), from Exodus 15:26 and Jesus Christ – who healed the lame, blind, deaf, and diseased...
“On the impulse of god Savitṛ, with the arms of the two Aśvins, with the hands of Pūsan, with the healing power of the Aśvins, with the power of the sacred knowledge and so forth, for the illuminating light, I besprinkle [you]” After the abhiṣeka, the guru should aga...
Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which passes all understanding Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, ...
I praise you Lord God, that your Word is living and active. No matter how often we read a passage or hear a scripture story, you can breathe fresh life into its meaning and impact. The Christmas narrative is no exception. As we read and hear again the grand story of Jesus’ birth, ...
He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.” Deuteronomy 28...
several wonderful promises. First, “He gathers together the outcasts …” (v. 2). Here it speaks specifically of Israel, but He is a Father to all who feel alone and cast out. “He heals the brokenhearted” (v. 3). The New Testament says He is the God of all Comfort (2 Cor. ...
Godwilllead us to triumph and provide victory over fear. Another confidence-building scripture is tucked into the book of Nahum: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (1:7). If we put our minds to it, every one of us can attest...
well throughout scripture (Jesus included). Some of the verses remind us of God’s character, comfort, and rescue during times of feeling crushed. Other times we are reminded to rely on and surrender to God during these times and even to offer comfort to others who may be feeling crushed...
"If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORDyour God, and do what is right in his sight, and give heed to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will not bring upon you any of the diseases that I brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the LORDwho heals you." (Ex...