Scripture: “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time.” – 1 Peter 5:6 (NASB) Pride separates us from knowing God. Humility is the antidote to pride and we must pursue it if we want to know God. When we humble ourselves, God exalts us […]
Scripture: “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – Ephesians 6:17 To fight a spiritual battle, we need spiritual weapons. God has given us tools for spiritual battle. Our salvation is sure and certain. Like a helmet, it gives us the confidence to enter the […]
Scripture: “I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not hide my guilt; I said, ‘I will confess my wrongdoings to the Lord, And You forgave the guilt of my sin.” – Psalms 32:5 (NASB) David penned these words at one of the lowest points of his life, after committing adultery and murder. The […]
Scripture: “But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.” – Hosea 12:6 Faith, Love, Justice, and Patience, are simple instructions that make life simple when followed. Meditate on these principles today. Reflect on how you are doing in each area, and ask God to help you. […]
Scripture: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13 (NIV) God asks us to confess and renounce our sins. He promises that in doing so, we will find mercy. We are all imperfect sinners who are forgiven through Jesus Christ. Repentance helps us […]
Scripture: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” To the woman he said, “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be […]
Scripture: “He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him.” – Proverbs 18:13 (NASB) Consideration of ideas is, by definition, how we learn. Listening to others is a show of respect that is “considerate.” Too often we listen for confirmation of what we already believe rather than trying to […]
Scripture: “Be still and know I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Let us acquire the discipline of being still before God. Let us learn to slow down and carve out the time to be in His presence. Let us stop striving and be relieved from inner turmoil that keeps us awake at night. When […]
Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1 Throughout the Bible, God is referred to as a shepherd, sometimes described as “good.” A shepherd provides safety, food and water, guidance, and love. A shepherd gives all in the flock a place to belong and be valued. For these reasons, the […]
Scripture: And he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:4 (NIV) Greatness is not defined by power or authority but in the […]
