The Nature of Abiding

Abide in me and I will abide in you…

John 15:4

The simplicity of Jesus’ words encourage our hearts to obey them. He places no legalistic interpretation of the devotional aspect of our life. He does not insist that we pray for so many…

God’s Guidance for Today

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5–6

God Delights in You

For the Lord takes delight in His people.

Psalm 149:4

If you struggle with significance, if you feel as though you matter to no one, if you feel sometimes lonely, forgotten, and isolated, take this verse into your heart. The Lord takes…

Guarding the Heart

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Proverbs 4:23

Our souls determine our actions. Before a word passes our lips it is already on our mind and in our hearts. The wise realize this and make it a priority to guard…

Only One You

Only One You

I am fearfully and wonderfully made…

Psalm 139:14

Do not compare yourself entirely to another, for there is only one you. God designed you uniquely and though we may classify human traits in general categories —…

Memorial Day Thoughts

He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.

Deadly Jealousy

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Proverbs 27:4

Jealousy or envy makes an adversary a dangerous person to us. What might otherwise be mere brotherly or sisterly competition can become deadly and dirty when…

More than We Can Bear

…we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life…

2 Corinthians 1:8

Often in pop-theology we hear something like “God will not give us more than we can handle.” Regarding temptation, this is true (see 1…

Something to Do in Heaven

After these things I looked, and there was a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet said: “Come up here so that I can show you what must happen after these things.”

Beware of Being Proud of Your Humility

The arrogant have hidden a snare for me; they have spread out the cords of their net and have set traps for me along my path.

Psalm 140:5