“…the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:3 (NIV) The account of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1 highlights the struggle of infertility in a society where childbearing was…
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Persevere in the Presence of God – Part 1
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life…” – James 1:12 (NIV) The above Scripture reminds us…
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“The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made.” – Psalm 145:9 (NIV) God loves us so much that He desires for us to have…
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“Come near to God and He will come near to you…” – James 4:8 (NIV) Our sons need to see Christ-like empathy, which was demonstrated through Christ Jesus’s actions and…
Read MoreIt is Finished – Part 2
“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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“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…
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