“When He had received the drink,  Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” – John 19:30 (NIV) Tetelestai is a Greek…

“Later, knowing that everything had been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” – John 19:28 (NIV) The nature of thirst is a feeling…

“But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 86:15 (NIV) God’s nature is love. He embodies it.  Everything God…

“The Lord appears to us…saying: “I have  loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” – Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) This Bible verse conveys God’s eternal…

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again  I say, Rejoice.” – Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) The celebration of Jesus’s birth fulfills a promise declared in the book of Micah 5. In our…

“This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice  and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV) When God created this world, He created something different every…

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have to serve others,  as faithful stewards…”  1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) A good and wise steward in ancient days was a person…

“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it…” – Psalm 24:1 (NIV) In Genesis 1, God calls humans to fill the earth (multiply), subdue or bring it under control,…

“I am able to do all things through  Him Who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 (HCSB) This Scripture text suggests ‘sufficiency,’ but in context, it means being at peace with…

“Set your minds on things above…” – Colossians 3:2 (NIV) In Colossians 3:1-4, we are encouraged to seek spiritual things and not to worry about the things of this world….