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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.                          Hebrews 11:1 (NAS) Christians sometimes endure condescension from the world of unbelievers. We are told that faith is a “crutch” for those who are weak. We know better. Our faith is a firmly rooted expectation, a certainty about the future that… Read more

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:20 (NLT)  These are Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His ascension. He gives them instruction, and assures them that He will always be… Read more

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.”                                   John 10: 27-28 (NAS) Sheep cannot take care of themselves – without a shepherd, they would die. But they have the… Read more

I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. Psalm 17:6 (NASB) Prayer is the primary way we communicate with God, so it makes sense that we should engage in the process as often as possible. We all have busy lives and schedules, but… Read more

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), Ephesians 2: 4-5 (NAS) The love of God -we cannot earn it; we will never deserve it. We can’t comprehend… Read more

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.  1 Peter 4:10 (NAS) The world is full of people who have very real problems. Addiction, physical ailments, financial hardship, loss of loved ones, loneliness – the list is endless. And sometimes they… Read more

The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.          Psalm 29:11 (NAS) The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom. Shalom is much more than quiet surroundings or the absence of problems. Shalom encompasses wholeness, health, safety, and serenity. Shalom is peace that can only come from God Himself. It… Read more

Therefore, also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth.  Philippians 2: 9-10 (NAS) At the supreme name of Jesus, we will all bow before Him… Read more

Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law.   Psalm 119:18 (NAS) Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law, and keep it with all my heart. Psalm 119:34 (NAS) Scripture is the best place not only to learn about God, but to know Him– intimately and deeply. The more time we spend in the… Read more

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.   1 Timothy 1:17 (NAS) Paul, writing a letter of instruction and encouragement to Timothy, suddenly breaks out in high praise to God!  His words inspire worship as he praises the attributes of the Lord that elevate Him over man.… Read more