Luke 11:1-2 (ICB): “[1] One time Jesus was praying in a place. When he finished, one of his followers said to him, ‘John taught his followers how to pray. Lord, please teach us how to pray, too.’ [2] Jesus said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, we pray that your name will always be…
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Scars That Tell of God’s Glory
John 9:3 (ICB): “Jesus answered, ‘This man was born blind so that God’s power could be shown in him.’” Have you watched the video I shared? It’s of a man singing beautifully, but here’s what makes it extraordinary—he’s blind. A blind man, leading praise and worship with such grace and power. His voice carries so…
Read moreFinding Peace in the Midst of Life’s Troubles
Philippians 4:7 ICB “[7] And God’s peace will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. The peace that God gives is so great that we cannot understand it.” Job 5:7 ICB “[7] But man is born to have trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.” Trouble is part of life—whether it’s sickness, struggles in…
Read moreLet God Be the Architect of Your Life
Psalms 127:1 ICB “[1] If the Lord doesn’t build the house, the builders are working for nothing. If the Lord doesn’t guard the city, the guards are watching for nothing.” Who is building your life, your dreams, and your work? Is the Lord at the center of it all, or are other influences driving you?…
Read moreEmpowered by God’s Wisdom: Fulfilling Your Holy Calling
Exodus 36:1 ICB “[1] So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person will do the work the Lord has commanded. The Lord gave these people the wisdom and understanding to do all the skilled work needed to build the Holy Tent.” God is the one who grants us wisdom and understanding to perform the skilled work…
Read moreThe Power of Gratitude: Glorifying God in Every Detail
Romans 1:21 ICB [21] They knew God. But they did not give glory to God, and they did not thank him. Their thinking became useless. Their foolish minds were filled with darkness. This verse serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of ingratitude. When we fail to give God glory and thanks for His…
Read moreWhen, Not If: Holding Onto Faith Through Life’s Sifting
Luke 22:31-32 ICB [31] “Satan has asked to test all of you as a farmer tests his wheat. Simon, Simon, [32] I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.” This verse is so comforting yet so profound. Jesus doesn’t say “if you…
Read moreRedeemed and Made Whole by the Blood of Jesus
Hebrews 9:14 NIrV [14] But Christ offered himself to God without any flaw. He did this through the power of the eternal Holy Spirit. So how much cleaner will the blood of Christ make us! It washes away our feelings of guilt for committing sin. Sin always leads to death. But now we can serve…
Read moreLiving God vs Lifeless Idols: Where Do You Place Your Trust?
Psalms 115:4-8 ICB “Their idols are made of silver and gold. They are made by human hands. They have mouths, but they cannot speak. They have eyes, but they cannot see. They have ears, but they cannot hear. They have noses, but they cannot smell. They have hands, but they cannot feel. They have feet,…
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