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 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 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 Read more…
A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a stick with thorns, brandished by the hand of a drunkard. The one who hires a fool or who hires those passing by is like an archer who wounds everyone Read more…
2 Chronicles 6-10 CSB Even for the foreigner who is not of your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your great name and your strong hand and outstretched arm: when he comes and prays toward Read more…
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the Read more…
From that moment Pilate kept trying to release him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!” When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus outside. Read more…
2 Timothy 3-4 CSB I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and because of his appearing and his kingdom: Preach the word; be ready in season and out Read more…
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old. Buy—and do not sell—truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding. The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise Read more…
The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square!” (13) We can always come up with ridiculous excuses when we don’t want to do something. The Bible tends to look down upon laziness. Laziness is Read more…