Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. All last year, an old friend sent us monthly letters of encouragement. Each letter focused on a particular aspect of our lives he has grown to appreciate over the years. He Continue Reading…
Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. My students gave their “Why I’m a Christian” speeches last week. FUN….I’m a Christian because it’s fun (aside from the dying daily and taking up Continue Reading…
2 Kings 25:21 So Judah was taken into exile out of its land. The Babylonians had destroyed it all. Not only did they burn the Jewish Temple to the ground, but they incinerated every great house in the city and tore down its walls. The 27-foot bronze pillars at the Continue Reading…
Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Another Valentine’s Day just Continue Reading…
1 Corinthians 14:1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts. Do you believe God wants to use us to impact the world? Doesn’t it make sense that God would give his people tools to accomplish that? Even supernatural tools. I imagine you’re like me. Concern about a situation drives your desire Continue Reading…
John 8:14 Jesus answered “… I know where I came from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am going.” Did you know one out of eight children in America suffer from anxiety disorders? Where are they finding their identity? Continue Reading…
Galatians 4:15 What then has become of your blessedness? How would you feel if someone asked you that question? “What has become of your blessedness?” Or, “what happened to your joy?” Paul asked the Galatians that question. The joy they had experienced when they first came to Jesus was slowly Continue Reading…
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Between his two tours of duty in Vietnam, my husband lived on the naval base at Oxnard, California. He still vividly remembers the Continue Reading…
2 Kings 2:9-10 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.” And he said, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you Continue Reading…
John 20:27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” I know doubt finds its way into most believers’ lives at some point. I know Blaise Pascal showed the value of doubt when Continue Reading…