HEBREWS 12:6-7: “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts. What you endure disciplines you: God is treating you as sons. Is there a son whom his father does not discipline?” (ISV) OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

PSALM 126:5-6: “Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.” (NKJV)‬‬‭‭ OBSERVATION: I knew the Lord was trying … Continue reading →

JOHN 14:22: “Judas (not Iscariot) asked him, “Lord, how is it that you are going to reveal yourself to us and not to the world?” (ISV) OBSERVATION: How can I experience the presence of God? Why does God’s presence seem … Continue reading →

PSALM 84:5-7: “How happy are those whose strength is in you, whose heart is on your path. (6) They will pass through the Baca Valley where he will prepare a spring for them; even the early rain will cover it … Continue reading →

LUKE 21:32-33: “What I’m about to tell you is true. The people living now will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away. But my words will never pass away.” (NIrV) OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

LUKE 24:45-49: “Then he opened their minds so that they might understand the Scriptures. 46He told them, “This is how it is written: the Messiah was to suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and then repentance and … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 5:14-15: “Forgive other people when they sin against you. If you do, your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive the sins of other people, your Father will not forgive your … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 3:7-8: “John saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing. He said to them, “You are like a nest of poisonous snakes! Who warned you to escape the coming of God’s anger? Live in a way … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 1:22-23: “All of this took place to bring about what the Lord had said would happen. He had said through the prophet, “The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 1:30-31: “You are partners with Christ Jesus because of God. Jesus has become our wisdom sent from God, our approval, our holiness, and our ransom from sin. As Scripture says, “Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord … Continue reading →

JOHN 1:4: “He was the source of life, and that life was the light for humanity.”‭‭ OBSERVATION: I love Christmas lights! Each year we watch with anticipation as a local furniture store in our town sets up the most wonderful … Continue reading →

PROVERBS 1:7: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.” OBSERVATION: What is the key to gaining knowledge? In a day when information abounds, when you can “Google” any topic and find … Continue reading →

LUKE 5:39: “And no one, having drunk old wine, immediately desires new; for he says, ‘The old is better.’ ” (NKJV)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Am I stuck in a rut? Am I willing to change? Am I holding on to the old … Continue reading →

MARK 9:28-29: “When Jesus went into a house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we force the spirit out of the boy?” He told them, “This kind of spirit can be forced out only by prayer.” (GW) OBSERVATION: Have … Continue reading →

MARK 8:34-38: “When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to … Continue reading →

MARK 2:21-22: “No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; or else the new piece pulls away from the old, and the tear is made worse. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or … Continue reading →

HABAKKUK 3:17-19: “Even if the fig tree does not bloom and the vines have no grapes, even if the olive tree fails to produce and the fields yield no food, even if the sheep pen is empty and the stalls … Continue reading →

AMOS 5:21-24: “I hate your festivals; I despise them. I’m not pleased with your religious assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I won’t accept them. I won’t even look at the fellowship offerings of your … Continue reading →

JOEL 2:15-16: “Blow the ram’s horn in Zion. Schedule a time to fast. Call for an assembly. Gather the people. Prepare them for a holy meeting. Assemble the leaders. Gather the children, even the nursing infants. Grooms leave their rooms. … Continue reading →

HOSEA 6:1-3: “Let’s return to the LORD. Even though he has torn us to pieces, he will heal us. Even though he has wounded us, he will bandage our wounds. After two days he will revive us. On the third … Continue reading →