And David said, “The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion, and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”  1 Samuel 17:37a (NAS) Times of trial and suffering come to everyone and can drain us physically and emotionally. Pain clouds our thinking, and the “what-ifs”… Read more

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  Romans 8:1 (NAS) It sounds too good to be possible but leaves no room for uncertainty. Despite our sin and self-centered nature, we are declared “not guilty” before God. We are granted a complete pardon from punishment, and the secure forgiveness of the… Read more

And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20  (NLT) Thankfulness should be a way of life for every Christian believer- it reflects both the person and generosity of God. He is good, faithful and loving, and He provides, heals and helps. He is the Giver of… Read more

For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.  Philippians 2:12  (NAS) God is always at work in your life, even if you don’t see it. Whatever desire you have to please Him (“to will”), and whatever works you do to honor Him are evidence of… Read more

Bearing with one another and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.  Colossians 3:13 (NAS) When Jesus was hanging on a cross, betrayed by the crowd and mercilessly beaten by Roman soldiers, He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they… Read more

There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have loved His appearing.                                                           2Timothy 4:8   (NAS) Can you imagine what it will be like on the day you stand face-to-face with Jesus? Although it will be… Read more

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.  John 15:5 With the “I am” statement here, Jesus establishes Himself as the Omnipotent God of heaven and earth; then in a few words, He sums up… Read more

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.  John 16:33  (NAS) We live in a fallen world where pain and suffering, sin and sorrow surround us and touch our lives every day. But Jesus speaks peace to… Read more

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.  John 16:33  (NAS) We live in a fallen world where pain and suffering, sin and sorrow surround us and touch our lives every day. But Jesus speaks peace to… Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13  (NAS) What a beautiful benediction Paul speaks over us- hope, joy, and peace. He begins with God as the source of our hope. The power of… Read more