Romans 8:23-24 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved…. Peter, Paul and Mary’s iconic folk song recorded in the 60s was Continue Reading…
Joshua 14:10-11 “…And now, behold, I am this day eighty-five years old. I am still as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me; my strength now is as my strength was then, for war and for going and coming.” With the Olympics beginning this week, Continue Reading…
Psalm 86:6-7 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me. Every morning for the last three and a half years, I’ve prayed for my neighbor as I passed her house on Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. Most heresies contain a seed of truth. That’s what makes them Continue Reading…
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. You made your bed; now lie in it. You’re probably Continue Reading…
Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Do you ever feel like you’re facing a coalition of problems? It seems like trouble presses in from every side until you Continue Reading…
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. As the Christmas season approaches, I find myself yearning for its simple message of hope. A message proclaiming there is no brokenness too broken for God. There is no disappointment too devastating, no sorrow too Continue Reading…
John 11:43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” “Lazarus, come out.” What powerful words! Jesus directed these words to his friend’s lifeless body. The same voice that spoke light into darkness when the world began, did it again. Suddenly, Lazarus’ neurons started Continue Reading…
Luke 8:52 And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” I recently attended a conference that gave me new hope for those who have left the faith. The speaker, OB/GYN doctor Bill Lile, summed up his approach Continue Reading…
Matthew 8:24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Ever experience a “furious storm?” Maybe a whole season of “furious storms?” They’re the kind of storms so overwhelming you’re afraid your boat might sink. Wave after Continue Reading…