Posts with the tag “lent”

 “On the last day, the biggest day of the festival, Jesus stood again and spoke aloud. ‘If any of you is thirsty, come to Me and drink. If you believe in Me, the Hebrew Scriptures say that rivers of l...  Read More

“Every Hebrew boy that is born you must throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.”   Exodus 1:22This is the decree that Pharoah had issued at the time of Moses’ birth. Despite this decree, Jochebe...  Read More

“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.”  Colossi...  Read More

“Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are following the way of truth.”3 John 1:4I saw 3 John 1:4 last week and thought what a wonderful verse for a devotion. Then I questioned my...  Read More

“The Lord will give strength to His people.The Lord will bless His people with peace.”Psalm 29:11This will age me, but do you remember the song lyric “What the world needs now is love, sweet love”? Of...  Read More

"Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" Proverbs 3:5Is it possible to be both floundering and fulfilled at the same time? This is the question I wrestle with person...  Read More

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”2 Timothy 2:15“How many of you know John 3:16,” asked the leader o...  Read More

“So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word.”Hebrews 10:22-23 (Message)Our son ...  Read More

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”  (Psalm 32:8, NIV)Several times in my life I’ve faced major decisions—choices about education...  Read More

“And that’s about it, friends. Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure.” 2 C...  Read More

“Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in His sight.” 2 Samuel 10:12I have been reading Judges lately, I started it because my bibl...  Read More

“Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. So don’t throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It’s still a sure thing! But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan s...  Read More

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 Paul is speaking to the Philippian Church thanking them for the much-needed assistance they...  Read More

“But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises.” Hebrews 6:8 (CSB)A covenant is a two-way pr...  Read More

“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” James 4:8 (ESV)Lent has traditionally been a time when Christians all around the world make a special effort to get closer to God by attending church s...  Read More

"Mountains and Timber"“Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” says the Lord.  (Haggai 1:8)In the mountains Abraham met wi...  Read More

“If you are right with God, He strengthens you for the journey; the Lord will be pleased with your life. And even though you trip up, you will not fall on your face because He holds you by the hand.” ...  Read More

“Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, gave this order to the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah: ‘When you help the Hebrew women as they give birth, watch as they deliver. If the baby is a boy, kill him; ...  Read More

“Better is one day in your courts, than a thousand elsewhere.” Did you sing those words or is that only me? Earlier this year, while searching for a verse to go with My One Word (for the year), this s...  Read More

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15: 7)Remember the Star Wars evil Emperor, Darth Sidious, who cried out “Unlimited power!” a...  Read More

“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, ‘If they face war, they might change their minds and return to...  Read More

“So God has given us two unchanging things: His promise and His oath. These prove that it is impossible for God to lie. As a result, we who come to God for refuge might be encouraged to seize that hop...  Read More

 “The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 “What if I stumble? And what if I fall”...  Read More

“Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.”-Psalm 119:76-77Sometimes we ju...  Read More

“Is it possible for a mother, however disappointed, however hurt, to forget her nursing child? Can she feel nothing for the baby she carried and birthed? Even if she could, I, God, will never forget y...  Read More

“Do not be afraid…for I will protect you...” Genesis 15:1Have you ever been scared of obedience? Gideon was scared. In Judges 6, we see how Gideon was afraid of his family and the men of the city. Spe...  Read More

BUT GOD.So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Isaiah 41:10I don’t know about you, bu...  Read More

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33Watching the news can be depressing, the ma...  Read More

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. (Jeremiah 33:3)This is one of my favorite promises. God wants me to call out to him and listen. He seems ea...  Read More

“So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and w...  Read More

"Ask and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find, Knock and the door will be opened for you." -Matthew 7:7 (NIV) I had been missing church services due to a spate of minor illnesses and a seri...  Read More

“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory ...  Read More

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” -2 Corinthians 12:9Strong people can make it through anything thrown our way...right? We have all heard ...  Read More

“There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges...  Read More

Written by Reenie Peppers“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) I enjoy learning.I’ve always enjoye...  Read More

Written by Dawn WhitmoreLittle Fiery Red“Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them and don’t be frightened, because the Lord your God will go with you. He will not leave or forget you.” Deuteronomy...  Read More

Written by Timothy RosenbergerThis Promise to the Child of God seeking a divine answer from the Lord:"Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, which you donot know." (Je...  Read More

Written by Rich Green“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9The reality of f...  Read More

Written by Cherie RackeyPromises“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, either angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, not any power, neither height nor depth, not anything els...  Read More

Written by Dawn Whitmore“I am sure that God Who began the good work in you will keep on working in you until the day Jesus Christ comes again.” Philippians 1:6My family and I once went to an alpaca sh...  Read More