This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing…

For He taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. Matthew 7:29 NRSV. But rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings. 1 Peter 4:13. Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Hebrews 12:3 NKJV. This poor man…

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not…

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20. There are two excerpts today that I wanted to share. From You Are The Beloved by Henri Nouwen: “People who have come to know the joy of God do not deny the darkness, but they…

The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14. If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15. If you will humble yourselves under the mighty hand of…

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving…

My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Proverbs 3:21-22. Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him. Job 13:15. The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.…

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33. I loved this today in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers: “Faith always works in a personal way, because the purpose of God is to see that perfect faith is made real…

But when Jesus turned and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter. “Get behind Me, Satan!” He said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Mark 8:33. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God…

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of…