Verse of the day: You will go out and jump like calves outside the stable (Malachi 4. 2). Yes, when the sun rises, the sick leave their rooms and walk to breathe the fresh air, when the sun rises in summer and spring, the calves leave their stables and look for pastures in the high […]
You’re very much loved Verse of the day: among which we all walk once, according to the inclinations of our flesh, doing the will of the flesh and thoughts; and we were, by nature, children of anger, like others; But God, rich in mercy, for the great love with which he loved us, and having
Maximum pleasure Verse of the day: We have all received from his fulness and grace over grace (John 1:16). Just before last Sunday’s service. The small group of Saints who prayed fought for the faith of our people and for churches in cities and nations as they prayed. At one point a man prayed for
The perfect city Verse of the day: God? He prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:16). No pollution. Graffiti. Garbage. Faded paint or collapsed garages. No dead grass or broken glass. No unpleasant conversations on the street. No clashes before your eyes. No conflict or domestic violence. No danger at night. No fires. Robberies or
Lincoln Providence Verse of the day: abundance of riches, wisdom, and knowledge of God, how unsinkable are your judgments and impenetrable your ways!(Romans 11:33) Abraham Lincoln. Born that day in 1809. Remained skeptical. And sometimes even sarcastic. About religion until he was forty. So it is surprising to see how personal and national suffering brought
Saving faith is not easily satisfied Verse of the day: And if, in fact, they remembered the one from which they departed, they would have the opportunity to return; but now they yearn for a higher homeland, that is, heavenly (Hebrews 11:15-16). Faith sees the promised future that God offers and “wants. “Let’s ponder this
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Last-minute progress Verse of the day: Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom (Luke 23:42). One of the biggest killers of hope is that he’s been trying to change for so long and he hasn’t made it. You look back and think: what’s the point?Even if I could experience any progress, there would be
The greatest love Verse of the day: Little children, I write to you, for your sins are forgiven by name (1 John 2. 12). Why should we emphasize that God loves. Forgives. And saves for his own glory?Here are two reasons (among many others). 1) Because the Bible emphasizes it “I am the one who
The Cycle of Forgiveness Verse of the day: Forgive us our sins, for we too forgive all who owe us; and do not let us fall into temptation (Luke 11:4). Who forgives whom first? When Jesus teaches us to pray for God to forgive us – because we also forgive ourselves – he does not
Included in the alliance Verse of the day: There I will bring the strength of David; I made a lamp for my anointed; I will shame your enemies; but his crown will bloom upon him (Psalm 132:17-18). Who will benefit from God’s promises to David? Whoever approaches God through his Son, Jesus Christ, thirsting for
