“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…
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1. A feeling of hopelessness enters the heart, whether from grief of loss or despondency in a dire circumstance. In those times, you literally grasp to hang on, desiring some sense of relief, and suddenly a still small voice whispers… “Let…
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9. We all carry burdens in this life, but the word of the Lord in…
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. There is an old 17th-century adage that goes: “Seeing is believing!” This means that when something is witnessed with the natural eye, it can only then be truly believed. But that is not spiritual truth—believing in God is…
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9. I once heard a saying: “What other people say about…
“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” There are times that even the strongest of Christians must fall before the Mercy Seat of God for strength and grace in the time of trouble. “Mercy” is the Hebrew word hesed, meaning a loyal, steadfast, covenant-keeping love, one that endures continually….
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. How many mornings do you contemplate whether you can swing your legs off the side of the bed and get up to walk? Unless you have a physical impediment, you probably don’t even consider it. What about the…
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? For all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.” 1 Chronicles 29:14. It is a great feeling to give out of the overflowing abundance that we ourselves have received…
“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.” Psalm 59:16. From one vantage point, a storm poses danger and warrants fear; from another, it provides a beautiful display that entertains and…
“Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 Conflicts will inevitably arise, but it is vital that we…
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