Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We doContinue Reading

But now, this is what the Lord says—    he who created you, Jacob,    he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;    I have summoned you by name; you are mine.When you pass through the waters,    I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers,    they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,    youContinue Reading

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15 NIV) [This update was posted on the social media page of the mother of “Cora,” the young girl who had extensive brain surgery in August to remove a slow-growing tumor. She has made a great recovery, overall, butContinue Reading

With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being,I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration.How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me?You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of allContinue Reading

When [the disciples] heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them…Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”Continue Reading

Bless the Lord, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name!Bless the Lord, O my soul,And forget not all His benefits:Who forgives all your iniquities,Who heals all your diseases,Who redeems your life from destruction,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,Who satisfies your mouth with good things,So that your youth is renewed like theContinue Reading