Zechariah 10:1 We are living in violent, angry, and turbulent times. Where love, unity, and understanding are in short supply. Yet as the days grow more evil, they won’t always be so. Zechariah 10:1 foretells of the coming of spring rains, a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of injustice that plagues our world. Right… Continue reading April 27th – Zechariah 10:1
Tag: Despair
February 26th – Romans 15:13
Romans 15:13 Charles Spurgeon once said, “When the heart is full of joy, it always allows its joy to escape. It is like the fountain in the marketplace; whenever it is full it runs away in streams, and so soon as it ceases to overflow, you may be quite sure that it has ceased to… Continue reading February 26th – Romans 15:13
February 18th – Psalm 147:3
Psalm 147:3 When we suffer a physical wound, we seek a doctor. What about for our spiritual wounds? When our souls are shattered and in need of mending, Christians have the greatest Physician of all in God. As our gentle Healer, the Lord wraps us in His grace. With His tender care, God mends the… Continue reading February 18th – Psalm 147:3
December 29th – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 As we get ready to usher in a new year, we know the months ahead will be filled with their own set of challenges. Yet we can approach each one not with fear or despair, but with an unwavering trust in God's sustaining power. And with a full confidence that although the… Continue reading December 29th – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
November 29th – James 5:11
James 5:11 If there’s anyone who knows adversity, it’s Job. He lost everything. His family, his wealth, and his health. A once prominent man, he became a laughing stock to those around him. Yet through it all, Job maintained an unwavering trust in God. And against those who told himself otherwise, he refused to curse… Continue reading November 29th – James 5:11
November 1st – Psalm 42:11
Psalm 42:11 The world seems upside down. Everyday it falls darker in a downward spiral of wickedness and chaos. But those who anchor their hope in God, have everything they need to face despair and difficult seasons. Because that hope in God is a source of enduring strength and a catalyst for praise, even in… Continue reading November 1st – Psalm 42:11
September 30th – Psalm 145:4
Psalm 145:4 “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” One of the problems this younger generation faces, is that most of them have never been taught about God. Who He is, His love for them, and the life saving grace He offers. By sharing our experiences of God's goodness,… Continue reading September 30th – Psalm 145:4
July 24th – Proverbs 24:11
Proverbs 24:11 “Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.” The Bible is very clear in warning us that our noses are better off kept in our own business. Yet there are times when we are called as Christians to speak up and speak out.… Continue reading July 24th – Proverbs 24:11
March 23rd – Psalm 121:2
Psalm 121:2 Of the seven annual Jewish Feasts, three required the people to make a trek to the temple. Jerusalem sat upon a high hill. And as they climbed the steep road to the city, Jewish pilgrims sang songs of praise and worship to God. Psalm 121 is such a song. One the people sang… Continue reading March 23rd – Psalm 121:2
March 8th – Psalm 27:14
Psalm 27:14 We've all heard it said that patience is a virtue. It’s also listed by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 as among the fruit of the Spirit. But when it comes to times of hurting and despair, the last thing we want to do is practice patience. Instead what we want is immediate relief. That’s… Continue reading March 8th – Psalm 27:14
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