“…count it all joy when you fall into various trials” – James 1:2 (NKJV) Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis beautifully captures the profound relationship between gratitude and thanksgiving. It distinguishes between…

“…therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise…” – Hebrews 13:15 (NIV)  The word ‘sacrifice’ connotes a cost or involves forfeiting something valuable. Praise is an expression…

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you…You are mine.” – Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) In Isaiah 43, God insists that Israel should not fear because He has redeemed them. He claims…

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness…” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) There are many ways God can provide…

“And my God shall supply all your need…” – Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) Philippians showed how, even with their limited resources, they gave to Paul (Philippians 4:10-18). He described the gift…

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) Being a part of a family signifies protection, encouragement, and provision for your physical,…

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NKJV) Apostle Paul admonishes us in Philippians 2:3 not…

“…have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God…” – Philippians 2:5-6 (NIV) We all have ambitions and goals, but…

“…his wives turned his heart after other gods…” – 1 Kings 11:4 (NKJV) As parents, God admonishes us to train up our children (Proverbs 22:6). A child needs training. The…