Don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all world. 1 Peter 4:12-13…

We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments.  2 Corinthians I0:4 What is it that makes you stumble in your faith? Are you particularly prone to discouragement or greed? Do you struggle with lust or gossip? If you wait until you’re in…

Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Are you critical of yourself, constantly evaluating how you fall short? Do you see the blessings others receive and believe you’re just not good enough to…

I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. Proverbs 4:11  Are you experiencing the fullness of the Christian life? There is so much more to having a relationship with God than simply having your sins forgiven. In order to grow, you must be willing for the Father…

The sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation. 2 Corinthians 7:10 There are three words that describe the process of repentance: recognition, agreement, and commitment. Recognition comes as we study Scripture and learn what God identifies as sin. Until we acknowledge that our actions are…

Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 When a difficult decision arises, the natural response is to examine the consequences you can anticipate. You weigh how challenging the choice will prove, your ability to manage it, and whether it is worth the trouble.…

This I declare about the LORD: he alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap. Psalm 91: 2–3 It’s difficult to hear the word no. You plead for God to answer a request, but it is denied. Especially if…

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 Common sense will not suffice in your situation. So no matter how tempted you are to draw a conclusion about your circumstances before seeking God, don’t do it. Without the Lord’s point of view, you…

When the woman saw that the tree was… desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. Genesis 3:6 Did you know that Satan is very aware of the desires of your flesh? He convinced Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge by appealing to her longing for wisdom. And as…

Everyone has sinned. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. Romans 3:23-24 Do you ever quake in fear after reading in God’s the sins listed word? Are there transgressions that make you feel as if the…