“Stand for Something or You’ll Fall for Anything” Job suffered incredible hardship but his faith in God did not waiver. He held firm to the reality that His Redeemer was the Living God who could not be overcome by evil. Calamity could not overcome Him and neither will it in our lives. Can you stand […]
“R.E.S.P.E.C.T” Honor and respect are similar things. What do they mean to you? Now respect is defined as, “a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.” God’s actions for His people in the times of Esther brought light, gladness, joy and honor. They felt and experienced
“Lights, camera, action!” If we saw all of the historical narratives as movies would we be any nearer to God? We tend to think that our lacking in love and faith is just because we don’t see things with enough clarity. Technology might serve us to “bring to life” these events but do we really
“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord. (Psalms 31.24)”How has the Lord encouraged you? Have you built and maintained a daily prayer and praise habit? If the Lord inhabits the praises of His people, could your lack of worship be part of what is lacking in His
“Want to bet on a sure thing?” Many people find a thrill in gambling and risk-taking. Placing a bet may be fun and innocent but might also be sinful and addictive. There are no risks in trusting the Lord. Circumstances might make it feel hard or unthinkable to trust in the Lord but a truthful
“But you promised!”There is a special bond in relationships where promises are made and kept. When a promise fails, the feelings of disappointment can discourage us and even break the trust we feel towards one another. God’s promises will always be fulfilled. We may not always be able to reconcile the circumstances in our lives
“What did you just say?” We don’t always pay attention when people are talking to us. Sometimes we listen but don’t really hear. When Samuel was a boy with Eli, the Lord spoke to him and he didn’t realize it. Nathan also heard from the Lord and carried His message to David. As the people
Ruth 2:12 May the LORD reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection.” John 10:7–10 So Jesus said again, “I tell you the solemn truth, I am the door for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves
Judges 5:3 Hear, O kings! Pay attention, O rulers! I will sing to the LORD! I will sing to the LORD God of Israel! Psalm 67:1–4 May God show us his favor and bless us. May he smile on us. (Selah) Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all
Joshua 1:8 This law scroll must not leave your lips. You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful. Matthew 13:22–23 The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness
