“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses” (Mark 11:25, New King James Version). A friend is struggling with forgiveness, and I’m not sure how to help her. Yes, I know the problem, but…
“Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law” (Romans 13:8, New English Translation). In conversation, when the story is rather complicated or involved, the person relating the event will often say, “To make a long story short.”…
“The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.” (Proverbs 27:21, English Standard Version). I think it is safe to say none of us will escape experiencing tough times at some point in life. John 16:33 tells us, “In the…
“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 Mother’s Day. This could either be a day of celebration for you, or a day of mourning. A…
“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Romans 8:37 I love reading scripture in different translations! This verse for example breaks it down so simple for us. Despite anything this world may throw at us, we have OVERWHELMING victory. What an incredible thought…
“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.” Psalms 40:3 There are many reasons why God chooses to answer or to wait when we…
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3, Holy Bible, New King James Version) The human body has a natural healing process. Cut your finger and within days, new skin forms to seal the open wound. Deeper cuts may need stitches but still heal within a few…
He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3, Holy Bible, New Living Translation I watched a shepherd relocate his large flock from a depleted pasture to a more nourishing grazing area. The sheep were not distracted by the line of…
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 During winter, the ground is dormant and nothing is growing. Everything looks dead and dry. But, in the spring it all comes back to life. Many people don’t like the winter because…