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
2 Chronicles 16-20 CSB At that time, the seer Hanani came to King Asa of Judah and said to him, “Because you depended on the king of Aram and have not depended on the Lord your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from you. Were not Read more
Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (v. 18) The word of God is like spiritual food for our souls and many in the church are starving from a lack of sustenance. It is not that the word is unavailable, but that they don’t Read more
And the Lord said, “You cared about the plant, which you did not labor over and did not grow. It appeared in a night and perished in a night. So may I not care about the great city of Nineveh, which has more than a hundred twenty thousand people who Read more
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion (v. 1) I love this simple truth. The wicked flee when no one is chasing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Why is this the case? I think Read more
Even though we are speaking this way, dearly loved friends, in your case we are confident of things that are better and that pertain to salvation. For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints—and by Read more
Praise the Lord, all nations! Glorify him, all peoples! For his faithful love to us is great; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah! (117) It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humanity. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust Read more