My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials. James 1:2 Into the Text Consider it pure joy. That’s a hard truth to swallow when you feel like your life is falling apart. If we are honest, most of us read those
For all things in heaven and on earth were created in him—all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers—all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16 Into the Text Paul now launches into one of the greatest exaltations of Jesus Christ
This is the account of Noah. Noah was a godly man; he was blameless among his contemporaries. He walked with God. Genesis 6:9 Into the Text Even in the company of evil men, we see a surprising statement. Noah remained obedient. The Bible says that bad company corrupts good morals
My eyes are worn out from weeping; my stomach is in knots. My heart is poured out on the ground due to the destruction of my helpless people; children and infants faint in the town squares. Lamentations 2:11 Into the Text We can hardly believe the words we read today.
Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life. Proverbs 4:23 Into the Text Satan knows that if he can get to our hearts, he can spread his lies to all the other areas of our lives. Wearing the breastplate of righteousness protects us
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians
Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another. Romans 12:9–10 Into the Text I know, as women, we all wear many hats and juggle countless responsibilities. Our days are
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.” John 14:26 Into the Text Simeon was a living reminder to the people in Israel that they should not forget
“So then, just as sin entered the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all people because all sinned—” Romans 5:12 “For if, by the transgression of the one man, death reigned through the one, how much more will those who receive the abundance
Therefore, tell the Israelites, “I am the LORD. I will bring you out from your enslavement to the Egyptians, I will rescue you from the hard labor they impose, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. I will take you to myself for a