1 John 3:1-3 (ESV): “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has…
1 Peter 3:9 (ESV) “Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” Retaliation is a common and natural reaction. Such fleshly responses begin early in life. As children play, eventually a toy is taken and in…
Zechariah 4:6 [ESV] Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain. And he shall bring forward the top stone amid shouts…
Romans 15:4-6 [ESV] For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with…
Ephesians 1:16-21 (ESV)– I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know…
Matthew 24:9–13 (ESV) “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness…
“For this child I prayed…” 1 Samuel 1:27a I always knew I wanted to be a mom. When my husband, Kyle, and I decided it was time to start our family, I was ecstatic! It took us a little while, but we were pregnant within a few months. I was so excited…until my doctor told…
Matthew 7:15–16a “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits.” From the beginning of the gospel ministry of Jesus, He warns His followers about the threatening influence of false teachers. As false prophets they communicate and minister in ways that are dangerous…