These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40 NIV The verses you just read close out the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith,” where God took care […]
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 1 Peter 3:8 I recently saw something that unsettled my spirit deeply. Some people I love and respect shared a video disparaging several Bible teachers I have also come to respect. Henry Blackaby was one of them, […]
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 It wasn’t exactly the morning we’d planned. Summer had changed things for my prayer partner and me. Life took us in separate […]
. . . I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. […]
For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16 ESV “There is no one on this planet more blessed than you.” Beth Moore spoke those words during a recent taping of “Wednesdays in the Word” for Life Today TV. At the time, I joked with a friend who attended with me. […]
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) Have you ever had a moment that robbed your peace so suddenly and completely it felt like the ground you were standing on actually shifted? I had one of those […]
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he [Jesus] made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15 (NIV) I imagine many of you shared my surprise over the news of Robin Williams’ death. How sad that one who brought smiles to so many people apparently lived with such sadness […]
So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 NIV I have to be honest with you. I’m feeling a little lost. You may already know from some of my recent posts that I’ve been away on vacation. I spent two glorious weeks at […]
“By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.” Exodus 13:21 Did you ever notice how God becomes just what we need from Him […]
Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” John 13:7 ESV I need to be honest with you. The last few weeks have been hard. People I love are hurting. Amid the usual struggles of life’s joys and hardships, loss and heartache have descended in a […]
