Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28 NIV Thomas shall forever be the disciple known as “Doubting Thomas.” But when I look at the other details we’re given about this follower of Jesus, I have to admit, I find him very easy to relate to and …
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2 NIV The key to success in the Christian faith is to have our hearts …
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV Where our minds go our hearts will follow. The Lord warns us throughout the Bible to keep our focus on him, not allowing the things of this world to envelop our minds. A single thought can take …
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, …
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Isaiah 61:1b NIV Each of us, no matter how hard we try, is to some degree broken. We try, but our human nature is to struggle even …
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV Even when we walk along the path the Lord has laid out for us, we must be alert at all times. The enemy can sneak up on us …
I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelation 3:8b NIV Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world …
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.I will gather you from all the nations and …
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 NIV It is well established, Biblically, that our relationship with God revolves around our daily walk with him. Just as the disciples physically walked …
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 NIV Jesus promises to make all things new! In order for us to enjoy the abundant, eternal life our Lord desires …
“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know …
“I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you …
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a ESV We usually think of successful people as go getters, men of action, and while this may often bring success in other areas of life, like business, in our spiritual walk it takes stillness to know God. Not complacency but …
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV We serve the greatest and only true God. So we can fear not, in all situations, as his power, …