Psalm 31:9 Throughout the ages people have asked how a loving God could allow suffering in the world. And in the depths of my despair I too have asked that same question. How could my Father let me, His child, become broken, in pain, and filled with sorrow? But time, hindsight, and prayer have taught… Continue reading September 28th – Psalm 31:9
Tag: Courage
September 27th – Luke 6:44
Luke 6:44 My childhood home had a small crab apple tree that grew in the backyard. It had thick, bushy leaves which provided perfect shade from the summer heat. And at the end of each branch dangled the most inviting apples. I’ll never forget the first time I twisted one of those apples from its stem… Continue reading September 27th – Luke 6:44
September 26th – Matthew 5:11-12
Matthew 5:11-12 Have you ever felt disheartened when someone shuts you down while you’re sharing the Gospel? Or been discouraged when the works you do for God don’t produce the fruit you want? If so, you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with stories of the disheartening, discouraging, rejection of God’s prophets and messengers. And… Continue reading September 26th – Matthew 5:11-12
September 23rd – Psalm 61:2
Psalm 61:2 Many times my heart has felt faint, consumed by discouragement and fear. And it’s during those times when praying and drawing nearer to God is a necessity. Because the Lord is our "higher Rock", our unshakable foundation that will never fail. No matter what is going on in this fallen world, God goes… Continue reading September 23rd – Psalm 61:2
September 22nd – 2 Timothy 2:15
2 Timothy 2:15 Paul was all about winning souls for Jesus. Though he was imprisoned, shipwrecked, stoned, and left for dead, Paul never lost his faith, or desire to please God. I want that kind of boldness. To have the heart of a lion, fearlessly responding to God's calling regardless of the circumstances. Because sadly,… Continue reading September 22nd – 2 Timothy 2:15
September Psalm 3:3
Psalm 3:3 In 1927 a submarine of the Navy was accidentally rammed by a Coast Guard destroyer, and quickly sunk. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known trapped survivors. They exchanged a series of signals with the rescue force, by tapping on the hull. As the trapped men used the last of available oxygen in… Continue reading September Psalm 3:3
September 18th – Esther 4:14
Esther 4:14 Esther was a young queen in over her head. Told by her cousin Mordecai about the prime minister’s plot to kill the Jews, the fate of her people laid heavy on her small shoulders. Yet Esther knew where to go; straight to God. For three days and nights Esther sheltered in His presence… Continue reading September 18th – Esther 4:14
September 16th – Luke 21:28
Luke 21:28 Throughout history people have argued about the meaning and timing of the signs that would signal the soon return of Christ. But along with signs, Jesus also gave warnings about the approaching end times. First He warns us not to be misled. Many false prophets will come in His name saying, “I am… Continue reading September 16th – Luke 21:28
September 15th – Ephesians 3:8
Ephesians 3:8 Paul was a man who tried to destroy God's people. Yet not only was he pardoned, but given the great privilege of spreading God’s message and building His church. But the assignment came at a high price. Paul was beaten, stoned, jailed, shipwrecked, and robbed, among other sufferings. Still, regardless of the set… Continue reading September 15th – Ephesians 3:8
September 14th – Galatians 1:8
Galatians 1:8 Paul tells us to fear those who teach a false gospel because they are accursed and their message leads to death. Whether it’s an ear tickling gospel, a prosperity gospel, or a works based gospel, if it doesn’t line up with God’s gospel, it’s a false gospel. False gospels keep us chained to… Continue reading September 14th – Galatians 1:8
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