“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as…
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19. We often quote this scripture, or hear it quoted in the context of trusting the Lord to meet all our physical, financial, and other needs. And it is a comfort to…
The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. (Luke 16:10, New English Translation) Some people I just know I can count on at any time—day, night, holidays, in the…
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.” (Ephesians 5:1, Christian Standard Bible) What we call the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in both Matthew and Luke, is perhaps one of the Lord’s most well-known discourses. Yet, it may also be one of the most difficult for us to…
And He said to them, “It is written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer.’” (Matthew 21:13, NKJV) Time spent alone with God in prayer and the Word is a vital part of our daily Christian walk. It refreshes us, strengthens us, and encourages us. It is impossible…
“The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22, English Standard Version) Have you ever wondered about the richest person who ever lived? I assumed it would be some present-day entrepreneur such as Jeff Bezos (Amazon) or Bill Gates (Microsoft), but I was wrong.…
“Bring your father, mother, brothers, and all your father’s family into your house. If anyone goes out the doors of your house, his death will be his own fault, and we will be innocent. But if anyone with you in the house should be harmed, his death will be our fault.” (Joshua…
Listen, Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan so you can dispossess the nations there, people greater and stronger than you who live in large cities with extremely high fortifications. They include the Anakites, a numerous and tall people whom you know about and of whom it is…
“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.” (Psalm 143:5, English Standard Version) Have you ever forgotten a name? Or walked into a room only to forget why you came? We all have memory lapses—and all aren’t…