I lie awake thinking of You, meditating on You through the night. Because You are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. Psalm 63:6-7
We have all been around someone when they are falling in love. Their joy is contagious, and even more, they cannot stop thinking and talking...
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Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’” Mark 12:30
Any person who wants to...
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Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. 1 Corinthians 3:12-13
I am...
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We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the One who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.” John 9:4-5
We have been talking this week about the brevity of life. We were reminded that life on...
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I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. John 5:24
With the business of life and our daily schedules and to-do lists, it can be easy...
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So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18
It is fascinating looking back on what was important to me when I was...
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How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. James 4:14
Last December, I was asked what my favorite part of the Christmas season was. As I thought about what to say, I knew that there was...
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And he said to his servants, 'The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren't worthy of the honor. Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.' Matthew 22:8-9
If you could have three people, past or present, to your home for dinner, who would it be and why?...
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Don't be afraid!" David said. "I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king's table!" 2 Samuel 9:7
When I was in 10th grade, my family...
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