But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 A friend of mine once shared a story with me about a visit to […]
But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 Jesus made a powerful statement in our opening scripture. Perhaps you should read it again. According to Jesus, every word that God speaks remains as integral to our survival […]
“ . . . But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!” Revelation 12:12 In case this is news to you, let me make something very clear: Satan knows he has been defeated. You should know […]
I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything. Galatians 4:1 ESV A few weeks ago, our opening scripture took hold of me in my quiet time. I haven’t been able to let go of it. I don’t think […]
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 My heart hurts for the body of Christ. […]
Righteousness will go before Him and make His footsteps a way. Psalm 85:13 (ESV) It’s that time again. January rolls around each year with an invitation to take stock of our lives. And the same question raises a hopeful challenge. What can I do differently this year that will make my life better? We have […]
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Today marks the final day of 2014. I wonder, dear one. Was your year what you […]
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 What’s your favorite part of the Christmas story? Is it Mary’s response to a visiting angel? Or perhaps the terrified shepherds tending […]
But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. Psalm 38:15 ESV God answers prayer. I love the certainty of that promise. But our opening scripture also reveals another truth: We often have to wait for that answer. The waiting frustrates most of us. In this […]
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 God never moves without partnering with people. Yep, that’s what I said. The enemy would have us believe that God will just do what He wants […]
