“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” James 4:8. One of the dangerous things we do is to believe we can navigate through this world without God by our side. Happiness that is based on circumstances or people often does not last in the long run. However, if we choose to…
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 To love in deed and truth means to demonstrate the authentic quality of our love through our actions, just as Jesus did. Christ-like love demands more than words—it calls for action. Loving in deed…
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3 The secret to finding this peace is keeping your mind on God. God will keep you in perfect peace when you keep your mind on Him and trust Him with everything in your life. Every…
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 Unlike other religions, Christianity introduces a God who not only loves us unconditionally but also desires to know us, spend time with us, and offer us grace and love we could never deserve. When we are presented with the concept of purity,…
“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us.” Ephesians 5:2 To walk in love with all men is more than a feeling, it is a result of a daily choice that reflects the heart of God. To walk in love is to embody the compassion Christ demonstrated….
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, and as His followers, we are called to reflect His radiance through our words and actions. We are tasked with spreading His message of love and hope…
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12 Challenges and uncertainties of life can attempt to make us lose sight of the joy that comes from the Lord. Yet, the Scripture reminds us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Therefore, we are encouraged…
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 Walking in the Spirit is a deliberate posture of the heart and mind. It is a daily invitation to surrender our will to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and to be led by His…
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 There are spiritual battles we must face; however, we cannot face them on our own. God, in His wisdom, has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm against the enemy’s attacks….