"Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." --Ephesians 2:9-10 (NLT) "Hello, students, and welcome to the [...]
"“I am the LORD, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed." --Malachi 3:6 (NLT) Right now we are in very challenging times, and practically everyone's routines have been totally shaken up, or completely come to a stop. These current events remind me of a time in [...]
"Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do." --Joshua 1:7 (NLT) One of our favorite movies to watch around Christmastime is IT’s a Wonderful Life. [...]
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of [...]
"Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." --1 Peter 5:8 (NLT) Tension filled the air. 10 minutes were left before the action started, but the two men were already facing off. The sheriff had been killed in a gunfight, and [...]
"Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall." --Psalm 55:22 (NLT) Starting in a solemn tone, Mike spoke. "I’ll come straight to the point. Wouldn’t you agree that as best friends, we have always been able to talk about everything?" [...]