Psalm 1 offers encouragement and hope for the person who finds joy in the Word of God. The Psalmist focuses on the imagery of the flourishing tree. The blessed person and the wicked …
Need A Better Perspective?
When life gets confusing or unsettled, we need a better perspective on our situation. Advice from friends, family, or online resources may help, but there's the possibility that we wouldn't be drawn …
What Do You Rely On?
We rely on many things to begin the day. The alarm clock wakes us up. We anticipate everything we need to be accessible as we begin the day, especially coffee. Throughout the day, we rely on …
Is Knowing God Possible?
Have you ever made the mistake of not knowing someone after you met them? Recently I met with a few people to discuss an upcoming event. I knew only one person of the four and proceeded to introduce …
Verses for the Faith Journey Essentials
In Essentials for the Faith Journey, four necessities are given for our spiritual growth: reading the Word of God, prayer, worship, and fellowship. Here are additional verses for each of those key …
10 Faith Verses
In the New Testament, many faith verses emphasize the saving work of God through Jesus Christ. It is the attitude of complete trust in Christ of reliance on him for all that salvation means (The New …
8 Verses to Rest in the Refuge of God
Do you need a refuge to rest your spirit in the storms of life? The finch nest is secluded in a hanging fern near my back door. The mama stays on the eggs where I can't see her. But when I open the …
