"But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”" --Matthew 8:20 (NLT) After a short break, the meeting resumed, and Brenda took her place. "I'd like to ask you to think about what God’s Word is putting on [...]
"Long ago the Lord said to Israel: "I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself." --Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT) It was getting late as the three brainstormed over the phone, so Brenda ventured timidly, "Why don’t we just have a panel discussion?" "I don’t mean [...]
"Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did." --1 John 2:6 (NLT) Will sat back, sighing in relief. For once, he had not put everything off until the last minute. Packing his suitcase last night had given him a little extra time to play with, and now he was [...]
"“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”" --Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) "Speech! Speech!" Everyone was shouting in the large fellowship hall. As Will surveyed the immense crowd that had gathered, he was lost for [...]
"Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, [...]
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." --John 16:33 (NLT) Conner's mind cleared as he drove, but like a fog that slowly burned off, his thoughts still remained in [...]