“Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.“ Psalm 52:2 Into the Text Words hold incredible power. They can build up or tear down, bring healing, or cause deep hurt in a matter of seconds. In Psalm 52, we are
“Come, let us bow down and worship. Let us kneel before the Lord, our Creator.“ Psalm 95:6 Into the Text There’s something so beautiful about bowing down in worship. It’s a physical expression of humility, surrender, and reverence before the Lord. In Psalm 95, David invites us to kneel
“Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.“ Proverbs 19:20 Into the Text As followers of Christ, we all desire to finish well and hear the words “Well done, good and faithful servant.” As we learn to walk with God,
“And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she met with his loving approval more than all the other young women. So he placed the royal high turban on her head and appointed her queen in place of Vashti.” Esther 2:17 Into the Text How
“Praise the Lord! How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord, who takes great delight in keeping his commands” Psalm 112:1 Into the Text Whether we realize it or not, we all long for happiness. We search for it in so many places—through our accomplishments, relationships, and even
“Therefore consider carefully how you live—not as unwise but as wise” Ephesians 5:15 Into the Text We live in a world filled with distractions, don’t we? It’s easy to look around and see how much can pull our attention away from Jesus—whether it’s the busyness of life, the temptation
“Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.“ Ephesians 5:33 Into the Text Marriage is a beautiful reflection of God’s love when both husband and wife seek to honor Him. In Ephesians 5:33, we’re reminded
“The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.“ Proverbs 14:8 Into the Text Who we surround ourselves with truly matters, doesn’t it? King Ahasuerus learned this the hard way. He was surrounded by men who only offered him worldly
“A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.” Proverbs 12:16 Into the Text King Ahasuerus was not accustomed to not getting what he wanted. Queen Vashti’s refusal not only embarrassed him in front of his guests, but it also wounded his pride. The king’s power
“Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and devouring insect destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and devouring insect do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there