Luke 6:20-21 NASB “And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.’” When we read all the teachings … Continue reading Blessed are You Who Weep Now
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Difficult Times Will Come
2 Timothy 3:1-5 NASB “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, … Continue reading Difficult Times Will Come
Thankful for My Church Family
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 NASB “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches … Continue reading Thankful for My Church Family
In the Midst of Trouble
Psalms 138:7-8 ESV “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” … Continue reading In the Midst of Trouble
Unity of The Spirit
Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Prisoners for the … Continue reading Unity of The Spirit
When We Feel Forsaken
Psalm 22:1-2 ESV “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.” Do you ever feel like God has abandoned you? … Continue reading When We Feel Forsaken
In the Midst Of
Philippians 2:14-18 ESV “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I … Continue reading In the Midst Of
Always Being Prepared
1 Peter 3:13-14 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed.” The word “good” here is not to be defined by human beings, for what we might call “good” might be evil in God’s … Continue reading Always Being Prepared
Are You Ready?
Revelation 12:17 ESV “Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea.” The dragon is another name given to Satan, … Continue reading Are You Ready?
To All Who Listen
I Know Your Tribulation Revelation 2:8-9 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are … Continue reading To All Who Listen
