For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23 NLT Once we come to believe that there is a God, one who created us and has full authority over us, we want to know how to find favor with Him. This life is temporary and …
The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. Luke 22:61-62 NIV I can’t image the pain Peter felt as he heard …
I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free. Isaiah 44:22 NLT Have you ever tried to drive on a really foggy day, when you can’t see …
And they said to each other, “We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt.” Numbers 14:4 NIV What was life like for the people when they were living in Egypt? They had slave masters over them who oppressed them with forced labor. Ex. 1:11 The Egyptians worked them …
Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. If he is able to fight and kill …
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 …