Scripture
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God My Rock
2 Samuel 22:31–33“God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection. For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way perfect.” El Sali — God My…
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The God Who Delights in You
Zephaniah 3:17“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” There is something so tender about the words, “He will take delight in you with…
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A Life That Looks Like Jesus
“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”— Ephesians 4:2 When the character of Jesus is reflected in the way we live day after day, others begin to notice something different. Not because we announce our faith. Not because we always have the…
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Before We Speak
Proverbs 17:27“A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.” Proverbs 21:23“Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.” Psalm 141:3“Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.” Have you ever replayed a conversation in your mind, wishing you could…
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The Gift of Peace
John 14:27 (NLT)“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” There are so many things in this world that promise peace. We tell ourselves that if we can just get through this busy season……
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The God Who Carries Us
“I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” — Isaiah 46:4 (NLT) Have you ever reached the end of the day and realized just how much you’ve been carrying? Responsibilities. Decisions. Worries…
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The Road Worth Taking
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” — Matthew 7:13–14 “So Jesus again said…
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The Great Exchange
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” — Romans 5:8 (NLT) Have you ever received a gift that made you stop and think, I don’t deserve this? That feeling gives us just a small glimpse of the gospel. Every good gift we…
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Draw Near to God
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 I don’t know how many of you can relate, but my little pup, Daisy, absolutely hates fireworks. The moment they begin, she starts shaking uncontrollably. No matter what I do, she can’t seem to…
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Waiting for God’s Promises
2 Samuel 5:1–10 There is something encouraging about seeing God’s promises fulfilled after a long season of waiting. In 2 Samuel 5, David is finally recognized as king over all of Israel. The shepherd boy who was anointed by God years earlier now steps into the calling God had spoken over his life. But what…