Psalm 23:1 Even those that have never read a Bible can recite the beautiful song of comfort written by David in Psalm 23. And its words remind me of a quote that says, “You’ll never have enough until you’re grateful for what you have.” In a world that tells us to always want more, gratitude… Continue reading December 4th – Psalm 23:1
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December 2nd – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
1 Thessalonians 4:18 To comfort the believers in Thessalonica, Paul describes what will happen when Jesus returns for His church. "The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive… Continue reading December 2nd – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
November 27th – 2 Corinthians 4:13
2 Corinthians 4:13 I am thankful for a heart bursting to share the Good News of Jesus Christ In Matthew 12:33 Jesus says, “the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.” No matter how hard we may try to hide, whatever is truly in our hearts is revealed by the words we speak. Paul’s heart… Continue reading November 27th – 2 Corinthians 4:13
November 5th – Acts 2:38
Acts 2:38 I am thankful for the gift of the God’s Holy Spirit While Jesus walked the earth, He was able to physically minister to His followers. Personally, He provided hands on strength, healing, and teaching. But soon He would return to sit at the right hand of God. And so He told the disciples,… Continue reading November 5th – Acts 2:38
No Greater Love – Psalm 116:15
Psalm 116:15 Visiting the cemetery on Memorial Day has always been a family tradition. And each time I go I'm struck by the rows of flowers and flags, the somber feeling, and the looks on the faces of those lost in thoughts of remembrance and grief. The pain is palpable, as is the pride of… Continue reading No Greater Love – Psalm 116:15
December 23rd – Isaiah 4-:1-7
Isaiah 40:1-7 This year comfort is in short supply. But it is greatly needed with many suffering sickness, death, division, anger, and disappointment. Yet we needn't despair. For there is great comfort to be found in the birth of our Lord. God is more than just our Creator. He is our Father in heaven, our… Continue reading December 23rd – Isaiah 4-:1-7
August 30th – 2 Corinthians 1:7
2 Corinthians 1:7 Some in the Corinthian church were questioning Paul's qualifications as an apostle. After all shouldn’t a representative of God appear majestic and royal himself? And what was with all of the suffering Paul endured. A true “apostle” should have an easy life right? Such misconceptions about Christianity are common. But we know… Continue reading August 30th – 2 Corinthians 1:7
2 Corinthians 1:5
2 Corinthians 1:5 During times of trials, we tend to become self focused. We take the problem and wrap it around ourselves like a cocoon, becoming isolated our sorrow. And in our self pity all we can think about is ourselves, our pain, and why God allows our suffering. We cut ourselves off from others… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 1:5
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