Week 3 - Wisdom In Defense (Luke 21:15) Standing in our faith can be hard. Especially when we are called to defend what we believe. But thankfully we have the promise of Jesus. He tells us that when the time comes He’ll give us, "words and wisdom" that no adversary can refute or resist. In… Continue reading September 21st – Luke 21:15
Tag: Glorifying God
September 26th – Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:15 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” In a world where everyone is busy and not finding enough hours in the day, peace is what we crave. Jesus offers such peace. And His peace is vital because… Continue reading September 26th – Colossians 3:15
September 25th – 2 Peter 1:10
2 Peter 1:10 “Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble” I remember watching an old game show with my grandma called “Chain Reaction.” Contestants had to fill in word chains to score points. All with the goal of… Continue reading September 25th – 2 Peter 1:10
September 20th – Psalm 104:31
Psalm 104:31 “May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works” I love to cook. From the selecting of the recipe to the finished product, each step along the way brings joy to my heart. And I'm always filled with a sense of pride when a dish brings praise… Continue reading September 20th – Psalm 104:31
April 28th – 1 John 2:15
1 John 2:15 I used to struggle when I would read John telling believers to love God and each other, but not the things of the world. Because what about my loved ones? Is it a sin to want to both be with God and to stay in the world with them? But then I… Continue reading April 28th – 1 John 2:15
December 21st – Romans 16:1-16
Romans 16:1-16 At the end of every movie the list of credits roll, listing the hundreds of people it took to make the film. Yet it’s always the star who gets the credit. The apostle Paul reminds us about the importance of remembering those who contribute to the ministry of the Lord. Those who aren't… Continue reading December 21st – Romans 16:1-16
October 24th – 1 Peter 4:8
1 Peter 4:8 God’s Promise -“My love covers a multitude of sins.” When Peter tells us that love covers sin, he doesn’t mean that loving others earns God’s forgiveness. We know that our sins are paid for by Jesus’ death on the cross. And forgiveness for sin comes only through trusting in Him. Instead, Peter… Continue reading October 24th – 1 Peter 4:8
July 31st – 2 Peter 1:3
2 Peter 1:3 We’ve all heard the expression, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” And that’s just what the Christian life is all about. Its not a single step, but rather a journey. One of moving forward and maturing in our walk with the Lord. A path of deepening our relationship… Continue reading July 31st – 2 Peter 1:3
July 19th – John 15:13
John 15:13 We live in a world that glorifies a "me first" attitude. But have you ever stopped to think about how your actions and decisions affect fellow believers? Jesus tells us to love each other like He loves us. And although we may not be called to physically lay down our life for another,… Continue reading July 19th – John 15:13
July 15th – Revelation 21:1
Revelation 21:1 Do you ever wonder how Christians will spend eternity? John answers that question when he reveals what is known as the “eternal state”, or the eternal destiny of believers. And the picture he paints is one of such peace, joy, and love, that I can’t help but cry, “Maranatha!” “Come Lord Jesus!” John tells… Continue reading July 15th – Revelation 21:1
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