“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us” (2 Corinthians 1:20 KJV). The English language has many rules. Consider the word guarantee, a noun that serves as a promise. However, the same word, when used in its past participle form, guaranteed, can serve as an adjective,…

“And he looked up and said, I see men as trees, walking.” Mark 8:24 In the Gospel of Mark, we find the account of a blind man from Bethsaida, who was brought to Jesus by his friends to be cured. Jesus led him outside the city and began to heal his sight. “And he took the…

“The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” Psalm 145:9. I am living proof of what the Lord has done!” is a line from the beautiful, heart-touching song entitled “Testimony,” featuring Cece Winans. I know with no shadow of doubt that I am truly a living testimony of what…

“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. ‘ Proverbs 10:12. We teach our children the difference between right and wrong as soon as they can understand “yes” and “no.” When my son began to walk and could reach the small what-nots on my living room table, I would say, “No, no, don’t touch…

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Romans 8:28 is a well-known verse of scripture that brings peace and comfort to the heart of God’s beloved children. It reminds us of how God is orchestrating…

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” Matthew 7:15. The world’s bestselling and distributed book is the Bible. Currently, there are approximately 5 to 7 billion Bible translations worldwide, and over 900 of those are in English. That should be alarming, because it raises the question…

“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.” Revelation 5:12. The word “worthy” can be defined as deserving of a specified thing; having the authority to possess or acquire something. In the fifth chapter of the…

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13 Sovereign is defined as supreme power or authority. In the beginning God created… He is the beginning and the ending of all things. He does exactly what He…

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” -Michael Jordan. As God’s…

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13. A friend is someone known with mutual affection—dependable, trustworthy, and often known for many years. True friends know our secrets, successes, and failures, yet still love us. But I am here to tell you today that…