We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. 2 Corinthians 1:8b NIV Ever been there? Life can be hard, really hard, and sometimes the pressure is beyond our ability to endure. But we’re Christians, right? Isn’t life supposed to be …
For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from …
For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. 2 Chronicles 16:9a NASB What an incredible thought, God is searching all throughout the earth, looking for people who will give their heart to Him. Why? …
He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” Matthew 13:33 NIV Every baker understands the importance of yeast in making a good loaf of bread. It’s …
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9 NIV Do you remember being taught to ride a bike as a child? Your mother or father put …
At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens. Mark 13:26-27 NIV As we close …
The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. He …
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:17-19 NIV From 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 …
“A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV Our Lord, Christ Jesus, tells us that we can only be …