Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6–7 Into the Text I know the struggle of
“that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, may serve him without fear,” Luke 1:74 Into the Text Zechariah was a faithful Jew who believed all the covenant promises made by God in the Old Testament. He knew that the Messiah was coming to rescue His people
“They called out to one another, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies! His majestic splendor fills the entire earth!” Isaiah 6:3 “for it is written, “You shall be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16 Into the Text Trying to grasp the fullness of God’s
When Pharaoh heard about this event, he sought to kill Moses. So Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he settled by a certain well. Exodus 2:15 Into the Text Imagine growing up in the palace of the king. You enjoy all the privileges,
“Yet even now,” the Lord says, “return to me with all your heart— with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Tear your hearts, not just your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and boundless in loyal love—often relenting from calamitous punishment. Joel
“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
So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence, for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort—for the sake of his good pleasure—is
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me- and I in
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Into the Text If we are believers in Christ, the aim of our lives is to glorify God. Our lives are to show others His love, compassion, and grace,
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. Proverbs 15:1 Into the Text We’ve all felt it. That moment when tensions begin to rise and our hearts start beating faster because conflict has shown up, uninvited and uncomfortable. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a hard