God said to Jeremiah that even before He formed him in his mother’s womb, he set him apart and had plans for him. Jer. 1:5, 29:11 At age 16, I reasoned that religion was man-made ideology so people could live in peace with one another. I thought I could find the purpose for my life elsewhere and not in Christ. But […]

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer. 29:11 Every one of us has at one time or the other, experienced disappointment, loss, or pain. We will do anything to shield ourselves from such painful situations; however, due […]

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thess. 3:3 When we can control a situation, we have no worries at all. But when that is not the case, we become anxious. People can become so worried that they develop a stress disorder. Sometimes our experiences in life make us think […]

With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 2 Thess. 1:11 God created us for Himself and then called us individually to Himself. This call requires a walk of […]

I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. Isa. 62:6-7 A Watchman over a city is constantly alert and looks out for any approaching enemy […]

Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. Isa. 59:1-2. G od created us in His image to have fellowship with Him, demonstrating that with […]

For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in […]

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isa. 43:19 Isaiah 43 is a powerful chapter that brings us a note of hope. Although Israel is its focus, the message applies to every believer and the Church. […]

We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 1 Thess. 2:8 Christians embrace the command to love fellow believers and even unbelievers as Jesus loved us. We must undergird each act of kindness to people with […]

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. Isa. 40:30-31 From energy bars to power drinks, etcetera, we all desire to be strong and […]