“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon” (Isaiah 55:7).These words, offered to those who don’t know the Lord, also apply to God’s people, because we sin too:“If my people, which are called by my name, sh......

Amen.A Prayer for PeaceLord,You have ordained this as a time of suffering for me. But I need Your perfect peace to fill me so I don’t wander off into blame and depression. The Lord Jesus told us He has left His peace with those of us who love Him and are called by His name. Oh, how I need that peace right now, Father. My trust is in ......

God says those who don’t know his will are unwise, and it is God’s will that we be filled with and controlled by his Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:17-18). James 1:5 says we don’t have wisdom because we don’t ask for it—so prayer is critical in seeking and living the will of God. When we are controlled by the Spirit, we show it in certain ......

In Christ, we are accepted. Period. Now, what do we do when we try to flip this and once again find our approval through our own efforts? When You Try to Earn ItOne of the richest books on living the Christian life was written by Richard Lovelace many years ago, Dynamics of Spiritual Life. Lovelace had this to say about our propensit......

3. We are duped into believing that we don’t hear God’s voiceOf course we hear it. Jesus said we would, and He doesn’t lie. The enemy of our soul wants to keep us doubting ourselves and doubting God. How about if we stop buying what he is selling?Whatever the issue, this is not a good situation. Hearing and knowing His voice is essen......

“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me” (Psalm 13:5-6).“Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him — his name is the Lord” (Psalm 68:4).4. He Leaned on God during Times of Trouble“But you, L......

Bible Verses About God’s LoveGod's Unconditional LoveIn the overwhelming seek for understanding, we often discover that God's love is purely unconditional. Regardless of our mistakes, struggles, or past, God sees us through a lens of pure love. This essence of God's love shows us that our worth is not defined by our failures, but by ......

In Genesis, the cross was also foreshadowed in a substitute sacrifice—a ram taking Isaac’s place (Genesis 22:7-13). It was clearly pictured in Exodus in the blood of the slain lambs in Egypt at the first Passover. All the Levitical sacrifices outlined in the Old Testament were “a shadow of the things that were to come” in Christ. In ......

Ecclesiastes 7:10 - “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.”Mark 16:16 - “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”Romans 3:23 - “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”Romans 5:12 - “Therefore, just as sin came into the world ......

Be Sober and SteadfastIn this context, to be sober may not have anything to do with alcohol but with self-control. And to be steadfast is to stand firm. Predator animals, such as lions and tigers, will track down any sick, straying, or younger animals. These are the ones who may be weak and alone with no one around to help protect th......