“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” (Heb 12:11). Wise people, when hard times hit, don’t only pray, “Lord, make it better.” They also pray, “Lord, in the meantime, make it count.” Don’t […]
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Mt 11:29). The Academy of Grace and Truth is open for students. Tuition may be expensive, but definitely worth it! Christ Himself is the teacher. Qualification? Things are only revealed […]
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…” (Ps 107:1-2). Is your conversation more vinegar than honey? Read Psalm 145. If people around us aren’t God-awed, maybe we haven’t been telling them of His wonderful works to us. Let’s change […]
“Put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?” (Ps 56:8). Often tears are liquid prayers, answered by a gracious God. Job said, “My eyes pour out tears to God” (16:20). David pled: “Do not be silent at my tears.” He isn’t, and soon He’ll wipe them away! […]
“‘These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth to his neighbor; give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace; let none of you think evil in your heart against your neighbor; and do not love a false oath. For all these are things that I hate,’ says the Lord” […]
“The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Heb 13:6). It’s good to take helpful correction, but hurtful criticism is another thing. We could take a lesson from the weather—it pays absolutely no attention to its detractors. Seek HIS smile and carry on. […]
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us” (1 Jn 5:14). Weymouth gives James 5:16 as “heartfelt supplication [which] exerts a mighty influence.” Are you shooting blanks or live ammo? Are they in faith? In His will? For others’ good and […]
“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bull, which has horns and hooves. The humble shall see this and be glad…” (Ps 69:30-32). Having fewer resources may limit my options in generosity, but it can’t […]
“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness’” (2 Cor 12:9). All the sorrows of all our tomorrows are hidden from our view, because all needed grace is only in place when the day of our need comes, too! His grace will be there; […]