“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this word, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” Have you ever caught yourself saying, “If only I had a little more…”? Maybe it’s a bigger house, a better job, or just a little extra financial security. It’s easy to believe…
A Heart of Courage: Ezra 10:4 KJV
”Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.” Sometimes, we make choices—decisions we wish we could undo, or we find ourselves caught in circumstances that feel beyond repair. But in the midst of brokenness, God is the God of restoration. The verse begins…
The Love of God: Romans 5:5 KJV
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” This verse is a beautiful reminder of the deep, unshakeable hope we have in Christ. But sometimes, we may read verses like this and wonder how it applies to our…
The Love of God: John 17:26 KJV
”And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.” In the final hours before Jesus’ crucifixion, He prays a profound prayer for His disciples, and ultimately for us. In John 17, we witness a glimpse of…
The Love of God: John 15:13 KJV
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” In a world where love can sometimes feel fleeting or conditional, Jesus offers us a love that stands the test of time—a love that gives freely and sacrifices deeply. At first glance, these words of Jesus may sound…
The Love of God: John 15:9 KJV
“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” It’s impossible to ignore the profound depth of Jesus’ love here. He’s saying that the same love the Father has for Him—the eternal, perfect, unfailing love of God—is the love that He extends to us. This isn’t a conditional…
The Love of God: John 13:34-35 KJV
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” Jesus gave us a commandment to follow his example, and love others just as…
The Love of God: Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV
“It is the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Because we have a merciful God, we have the ability to walk on this earth each day. He fills our lungs with breath, we get to open our eyes each new…
The Love of God: Jeremiah 31:3 KJV
“The LORD hath appeared unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” God’s love is beyond measure. There is no end to it. He has an everlasting love for his children! Through this love we can see his goodness, his grace, his kindness, and…
The Love of God: Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Unlike us, God does not think hateful and malicious thoughts. He doesn’t plot revenge or how to “get even”. There is not one evil thought in his being and…