Week 1 - Understanding Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) The apostle Paul lets us know in no uncertain terms that our salvation is entirely due to God's grace, and not our own efforts. We can’t contribute a single thread to the garment of righteousness that clothes us. For it is woven completely by Jesus through His sacrificial… Continue reading August 5th – Ephesians 2:8-9
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July 30th – Galatians 3:22
Galatians 3:22 The apostle Paul explains the purpose of God's Law, revealing that it was never meant to save us. Instead, it demonstrates our inability to keep it flawlessly. The Law acts as a mirror, reflecting our imperfections and showing that even a single transgression makes us guilty of breaking the entire law. This stark… Continue reading July 30th – Galatians 3:22
July 4th – Psalm 33:12
Psalm 33:12 As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we remember the blessings of independence and reflect on the deeper freedom found in Jesus. While earthly freedoms are vital and cherished, the ultimate liberation comes from being chosen by God and living under His Lordship. This spiritual freedom transcends political and social freedoms, offering eternal… Continue reading July 4th – Psalm 33:12
March 19th – John 3:16
John 3:16 The reverend Billy Graham once said, “God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, I love you." There is no greater love than God’s. A love which surpasses all understanding and knows no bounds. In sending His Son, Jesus Christ,… Continue reading March 19th – John 3:16
May 15th – Revelation21:5
Revelation 21:5 Some Christians shy away from the book of Revelation. They find the vivid imagery and symbolic language confusing, fictional, or too violent. But make no mistake. God calls us to read and take to heart the words the book contains. (Rev. 1:3) Because the Lord Himself promises that every one is trustworthy and… Continue reading May 15th – Revelation21:5
November 18th – Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 53:5 I am thankful that the punishment I deserve, Jesus took upon Himself. With the advancement of modern medicine, there are very few wounds that cannot be healed. Except for the wound of death. No doctor, pill, or surgery can resurrect the dead. There is only One who has the power to save. Only… Continue reading November 18th – Isaiah 53:5
October 28th – Revelation 2:11
Revelation 2:11 God’ Promise - "Those who overcome will not be hurt by the second death." We will all die once in the flesh. Made from dust, our bodies will return to dust. And while non believers fear dying, Christians know the glory awaiting us. For never again will we be apart from God. In… Continue reading October 28th – Revelation 2:11
July 24th – Psalm 16:9
Psalm 16:9 Not all fear is bad. There is the healthy fear that helps keep us from harm. And the fear of the Lord which is the, “beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7) But far too often the fear that fills us is the kind that keeps us stuck under the thumb of the Enemy. King… Continue reading July 24th – Psalm 16:9
November 24th – 1 Corinthians 15:57
1 Corinthians 15:57 Charles Spurgeon once said, “The best moment of a Christian’s life is his last one, because it is the one that is nearest heaven.” For followers of Jesus, death isn’t to be feared, but to be celebrated. Because we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the… Continue reading November 24th – 1 Corinthians 15:57
October 29th – Romans 8:23
Romans 8:23 We know as Christians we aren’t exempt from suffering. And as part of God’s creation, we cry out, “Maranatha! Come soon Lord Jesus! Come and establish your kingdom on earth, destroying sin and the power it holds forever.” From the moment of Adam and Eve’s sin, all of creation began to decay and… Continue reading October 29th – Romans 8:23
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