The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) What did Jesus mean by those words? Jesus was crucified and buried. However, the story doesn’t end there. Three days later, He demonstrated victory over death by coming Read More
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31 NIV) Eagles fly by gently flapping their wings and using the air currents to soar. They do not appear frantic in
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31 NIV) Eagles fly by gently flapping their wings and using the air currents to soar. They do not appear frantic in
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways when they carry out their wicked schemes. (Psalm 37:7 NIV) Martha and Mary were sisters and friends of Jesus. They had very different personalities. Mary enjoyed sitting at Jesus’ feet while Matha worked feverishly at entertaining.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105 NIV) Like a hike through the woods, there are many paths our lives can take. On life’s trail, we can choose to explore independently and take an unmarked path; be adventurous. Or we can choose to follow a path that
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 NIV) Make no mistake, you and I have an enemy. His name is Satan, and he is relentless, deceptive, and ruthless; really ruthless! Satan is described as a roaring lion that seeks to devour us (1 Peter 5:8-9). Can
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14 NIV) Some people have the knack of looking past a run-down, dilapidated house and seeing its potential. They can envision new paint and carpet. In their minds, they remove walls and add features.
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The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. (Isaiah 61:1 NIV) Jesus came to set the prisoners free—that includes
Therefore, let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. (Romans 14:13 NIV) Would you rather be a building block or a stumbling block? Building bocks enable others to draw closer to the Lord by
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3 NIV) Although sticks and stones may break bones, emotional pain is just as damaging. Rejection, betrayal, and abuse leave invisible scars. Since these scars are easier to hide, we often deny or ignore the pain. Healing from emotional scars isn’t easy. But Jesus is
