but because you do know it,
and because no lie is of the truth.”
1 John 2:21
Phil. 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” This verse has helped all of us get through a tough time or a tough day. Jesus is our strength in all that He desires for us to do. But I used to read this verse all wrong….
“In love He [God] predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.” Ephesians 1:4b-6 God is in love with you! Because of…
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me. I do not…
“Then Job arose and tore his rose and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.” Job 1:20 “Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You, who show lovingkindness…
“Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him…He is mindful that we are but dust.” Psalm 103:13 God is a Father of compassion. Compassion, according to Dictionary.com, is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who…
“Be angry, and yet do not sin…” Eph. 4:26 I spoke on raising Godly children this past weekend and the issue of anger always comes up. Anger is not a sin. It is an emotion. God was angry with His people when they worshipped idols. We are made in His…