Hebrews 11:33-34 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. I… Read More »

Colossians 1:4-5 For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News. Faith in Christ Jesus and… Read More »

Galatians 5:13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. It was October 25, 1964. Famous Viking defensive end Jim “Wrong Way” Marshall recovered a fumble and ran 66 yards… Read More »

Psalm 91:9-10 9 If you make the Lord your refuge,     if you make the Most High your shelter, 10 no evil will conquer you;     no plague will come near your home. I love watching the wilderness survival show, Alone. After being dropped off alone in a remote wilderness, every survival expert looks for a suitable site for shelter. Then… Read More »

Psalm 85:8 I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying,     for he speaks peace to his faithful people.     But let them not return to their foolish ways. Peace is not the loudest voice in our heads. It’s often the quietest. More to the point, it’s the most secure.   If you aren’t listening, it won’t… Read More »

Romans 9:31-32 But the people of Israel, who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded.  Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their path. I stubbed my toe… Read More »

1 Chronicles 14:11 So they went up to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there. Then David said, “God has broken through my enemies by my hand like a breakthrough of water.” Therefore they called the name of that place Baal Perazim. Our enemies are just as fierce and determined as the Philistines were in David’s… Read More »

Mark 6:11 But if any place refuses to welcome you or listen to you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate.” The famous Marine pledge “No man left behind” is ethical—meritorious—in combat or team efforts. It’s the cry that calms the soldier’s… Read More »

Psalm 133 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is     when brothers live together in harmony!  […] 3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon     that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing,     even life everlasting.   Ascending to… Read More »

John 9:39 And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.” God often places us with people who refuse to believe truth. How can they not see? Why can’t they believe us? It’s obvious that their… Read More »