“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!” (Ps 103:1). A great time to bless the Lord and recall “His benefits.” He “forgives,” “heals,” “redeems,” “crowns,” and “satisfies.” He takes me back, restores and renews me, loves and fulfills me. He is all I need! […]
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” (Rom 8:35). The Spirit, inspiring Paul, couldn’t think of a thing, so we can relax. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the BIG IDEA. Intimacy with the Lord, whatever the cost, is what He wants—today and forever. […]
“Get wisdom! Get understanding!…Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will keep you…Exalt her, and she will promote you” (Prov 4:5-8). Today in my getting (v 7), I need to get some of this! If I do, heavenly wisdom will preserve me all my days, will keep [Heb., guard] […]
“Jesus… had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man” (Jn 2:24-25). Good we don’t have such x-ray vision! But if so, would we share His pity for crushed spirits, broken hearts, tortured minds? Let’s be kind today. Who knows what the folks we meet are bearing. […]
“Fear not, you worm Jacob…I will help you,” says the Lord and your Redeemer” (Isa 41:14). Feeling unimportant? You were born in God’s mind—He designed you; born again through Christ’s blood—He redeemed you; and now being remade by the Spirit—He’s indwelling you! […]
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (Jas 1:12). The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything, but they do make the best of everything. Persevering under pressure is what […]
“For unto us a Child is born…” (Isa 9:6). When God came down to woo and win a world lost to Him, He came as a little Child. It was no mere display to trick us into trusting Him since, in believing, we become His little children, too. […]
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Lk 2:14). The glory of God came to Planet Earth, shining in the face of Christ. But God doesn’t just wish good to the human race—He wills it! Yes, God is the Highest, but He’s also the Best, isn’t He! […]
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Cor 5:17). When was the last time you did something for the first time? Skype with a missionary? Invite a homeless person for dinner? Sing a love solo to Jesus? The Christ-life […]