Matthew 25:23 Faithfulness doesn’t always look impressive. Instead, it’s often woven quietly into the fabric of our everyday lives. A good and faithful servant is one who keeps showing up, even when it’s hard. Who prays when no one’s listening, forgives when it hurts, gives when it costs, and loves when it’s not returned. Jesus… Continue reading October 22nd – Matthew 25:23
Tag: Belief
September 24th – 2 Timothy 2:24-25
Week 4 - Wisdom in Facing Opposition (2 Timothy 2:24-25) It’s easy to get swept up in anger when someone opposes our faith, beliefs, or feelings. In these moments frustration can rise, and our human nature might push us to respond harshly. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to a higher standard, as… Continue reading September 24th – 2 Timothy 2:24-25
August 7th – Mark 11:22-24
Week 1 - Understanding Faith (Mark 11:22-24) Joni Earedkson Tada once said, “Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It's simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step.” In Mark, Jesus underscores the immense power of having faith in God's omnipotence. We are encouraged to approach… Continue reading August 7th – Mark 11:22-24
August 6th – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Week 1 - Understanding Faith (2 Corinthians 5:7) Paul calls us, as believers, to walk by faith, not by sight. This means living a life rooted in faith in Jesus, despite never having seen Him with our own eyes. And having a belief in Him, His promises, and His teachings, which is wholehearted and unwavering.… Continue reading August 6th – 2 Corinthians 5:7
August 1st – Hebrews 11:1-6
Week 1 - Understanding Faith (Hebrews 11:1-6) Faith is the confident belief in God's promises, even when they’re not yet visible. The apostle Paul tells us that faith is essential to our relationship with God. Because it both pleases Him and is the foundation of our trust in His character and Word. Through faith, we… Continue reading August 1st – Hebrews 11:1-6
June 16th – Romans 5:1
Romans 5:1 How wonderfully freeing it is to know we are made right with God through our belief in Jesus Christ, not by our own efforts. Like a weight being lifted from our shoulders, this justification brings us great peace. It transforms our relationship with God from one of distance, to intimate harmony. To be… Continue reading June 16th – Romans 5:1
May 4th – Titus 2:13
Titus 2:13 Hope can be defined as a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, someone or something on which hopes are centered, or to expect with confidence. In Titus 2:13, we are reminded of our blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This hope is not mere… Continue reading May 4th – Titus 2:13
November 9th – Romans 10:14
Romans 10:14 I am thankful to have received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior In the book of Joel we get a wonderful declaration from God. “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord, will be delivered."(Joel 2:32) How awesome is that? But the apostle Paul teaches God’s promise comes with a condition.… Continue reading November 9th – Romans 10:14
July 3rd – 1 Peter 1:8
1 Peter 1:8 I can remember as a little girl singing in Sunday school, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart…” I love that song! Even now I can’t hear it without singing along. Because I do have joy in my heart. Joy over the love and fellowship I have with… Continue reading July 3rd – 1 Peter 1:8
January 21st – Mark 5:36
Mark 5:36 There’s no better barometer for the depth of our faith than when we’re in the middle of a crisis, or knee deep in fear. The synagogue official Jarius had just lost his daughter. And he came to Jesus in search of a miracle. But instead of comforting him Jesus told the man, “Just… Continue reading January 21st – Mark 5:36
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