People were concerned about the “end of the age,” when the world would be no more. Jesus gave them some hints to watch for, but His main concern was their faithfulness to the end. I can’t let false doctrines and ever-changing societal norms or world events lead me from holding…
This world is hung up on the exterior. Endless products are sold to make us thinner, stronger, prettier. The clothing industry convinces us that their individual brands will make us stand out from the crowd. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look nice, but where’s the focus on the heart?…
We don’t hear the word “behold” much these days, but it’s a powerful one. When the LORD says “behold,” He’s telling us to sit up and pay attention because what we are about to hear is important. Jeremiah was being sent to spread God’s Word. Earlier in this chapter, Jeremiah…
A lot of people call Christianity a religion, but it’s so much more than ritual or rote rules—it’s relationship. The moment we ask Jesus to forgive our sins and become our Savior, we are indwelled with God’s very presence, His Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is with us every minute…
HYMN DAY! “Trust and Obey” was one of my mom’s favorite hymns. The words were penned by a man named John H. Sammis who was born in Brooklyn in the late 1800s. He wrote more than 100 hymns! What a legacy he left for us to enjoy. These really are…
The Lord has a purpose for you. That purpose is rooted in and fashioned according to God’s eternal plan! Do you see how important you are? Now, in this verse God was speaking to Jeremiah, who was a prophet with some mighty important messages to share. We might not be…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I was (prettier/taller/smarter…); a better (singer/dancer/pianist…)”? Probably all of us at some point in time find ourselves lacking in some area. But should we? God, the mighty and awesome Creator, crafted us. He knew us before we were born, and He knew…
This is one of my favorite verses. God supplies my need, not “out of” but “according to” His riches. When I give, my supply is diminished; when God gives, the supply is never diminished. There is always more for someone else. God bountifully blesses us with supply appropriate to His…
Paul received a precious gift from the Philippi believers when he was imprisoned in Rome. He accepted this gift in appreciation and assured the givers that their debt to him was paid in full. He had introduced them to the Gospel; there is no way of repaying such a life-changing…
HYMN DAY! “Living for Jesus” by Thomas Obadiah Chisholm is probably a rerun, but it’s worth reading again. In fact, it would make a great prayer! When Paul penned this statement to the believers at Philippi, he was praising the evidence of their spiritual growth based on their willingness to…
