“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.” Lamentations 3:22. Many changes in our lives come from loss – a thwarted dream of success, or the death of a person we’ve deeply loved. In every loss we long for a touch of healing and hope. Jeremiah mourned the captivity of his people […]
“Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Matthew 14:27. Long ago in Egypt, the Hebrew people had high hopes that Moses would rescue them from slavery. But their hopes were dashed when Moses’ good intentions led to worse conditions. Instead of gaining freedom, the people were pressed even harder. Moses and the Hebrews were […]
“Then said Thomas…, Let us also go, that we may die with Him.” John 11:16. Thomas, a loyal follower of Jesus, had a mental attitude that made him respond to life in a negative way. When the Savior announced that He was going to Bethany where He would resurrect Lazarus, for example, Thomas expected the worst. […]
“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.” Revelation 21:7. The book of Revelation, can be an encouragement and comfort for the followers of Jesus. Time and again, Christians are called to be overcomers. We can be overcomers now and in the future. When the […]
“For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be.” Psalm 37:10. Sometimes even dedicated Christians are tempted to complain because of what they see in the world around them. Perplexed by the success and prosperity of the wicked, oftentimes at the expense of the righteous, they ask why doesn’t the Lord do something […]