“Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” II Corinthians 8:9. It’s said that Herod built his palace to commemorate a victory in battle, but knowing Herod’s selfish ambition it’s possible he had another purpose in mind. Some have speculated that Herod, knew about […]
“The sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3. God knows our every thought, sees each tear that falls, and hears us when we call. For the One who made heaven and earth, knowing a few billion people is not a problem. God loves you […]
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8. Whenever we love a person, we want to know every detail of his or her life. But some of us want to be loved without allowing ourselves to be known. We’re afraid that we won’t […]
“By the name of Jesus…, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.” Acts 4:10. Peter and John exhibited joyful generosity and kindness when they healed a lame man who was begging outside the temple in Jerusalem. Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians […]
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me.” Psalm 34:4. God created us in His image to have emotions, so the longing to feel loved is legitimate and good. One way that many of us sense we’re loved is when someone talks with us and listens to us. God provides those needs in our relationship […]