When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. Psalm 118:5-6a NIV We all go through times when when the pressure is mounting and we feel the weight of our circumstances. Such was the …
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 NIV Jesus told the disciples this story to encourage them to be persistent in prayer. He clearly understood that there would be times when we feel like giving up, …
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 NIV There’s no better way to start the day than talking with the Lord and I’m amazed that the Lord loves to hear our voice every morning! How awesome …
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” John 3:3-4 NIV Nicodemus tried …
But Daniel resolved not to defile himself…. Daniel 1:8a NIV New Year’s Day is a perfect time to evaluate your spiritual walk. Are you as close to God as you want to be or would you like your relationship with the Lord to be stronger and more intimate in the …
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV The child who was born 2000 years ago was God in the …
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 NIV Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but why was Jesus born, and why do we still celebrate his …
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 NIV A year or so earlier, when Joseph and Mary pledged their love to each other and planned to …
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Psalm 107:28-30 NIV If …
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! …