The Bible offers hope and encouragement when we go through difficult moments. Blogs in this category focus on passages of scripture that give us the encouragement we need.
But if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name. Nehemiah 1:9 NIV No matter how far the …
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – Jesus Addictions. Alcoholism, Chronic Depression, Anxiety Disorders. Jesus said we would have trouble in this world, and these illnesses are some of the most difficult challenges we face. The enemy wants us to believe …
Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. …
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay …
Then the Lord told him, “I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their cries of distress because of their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians …
For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3 ESV When you wonder if God is listening to your prayers, remember this…He is. When it seems …
“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the …
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 NIV Jesus went to great lengths and much personal sacrifice to cover your sins with His blood! All of your sins are forgiven! If you are carrying condemnation, Satan is getting into your head. He …
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 BSB What was the joy set before Christ when …
Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island. The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. Acts 27:14-15 NIV We all have moments when the storms …
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV Again, I ask you brothers, can it really be this simple? We discussed in my prior writing the importance of being joyful in hope and it’s simplicity. Joy being one of the fruits of the spirit, we …
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV I find three helpful takeaways form this verse: Long before you or I were born, Jesus declared that …
My face is red with weeping, dark shadows ring my eyes; yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure. Earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry never be laid to rest! Job 16:16-18 NIV As we continue to learn from Job, we must …
And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Romans 1:6 NIV We all remember the iconic Uncle Sam poster that declared “I want YOU.” The military recruitment campaign of 1917 was a booming success! And why not, right, I mean everybody wants to know …
“I, the Lord, was very angry with your ancestors. Therefore, say to the people, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.’ Don’t be like your ancestors who would not listen or pay attention …
“You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Then I will go …