I lift my eyes to you, the one enthroned in heaven. Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand, like a servant girl’s eyes on her mistress’s hand, so our eyes are on the Lord our God until he shows us favor. (123:1-2) The best dog I ever owned was Read more
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be Read more
2 Chronicles 25-28 CSB But when he became strong, he grew arrogant, and it led to his own destruction. He acted unfaithfully against the Lord his God by going into the Lord’s sanctuary to burn incense on the incense altar. The priest Azariah, along with eighty brave priests of the Read more
Acts 7-8 CSB Saul agreed with putting him to death. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. Devout men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. Saul, however, was ravaging Read more
My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. (1:19-20) This little gem from James flies in the face of our American culture these days. During racial tension, political campaigns, and Read more
Acts 5-6 CSB After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them. Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of Read more
Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by this our ancestors were approved. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not Read more
Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good. “Many women have done noble deeds,but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman Read more
Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. (6:8) This verse from Micah is one of the best-known verses in the Old Testament. It is often Read more
One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly—beyond recovery. (29:1) The bible makes it clear that God is love. He is a God of mercy, compassion, and faithful love that endures forever. Yet, we sometimes forget that He is also a God of justice who will not Read more