For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. — Luke 19:10
Friend of the Lost. I think that was his favorite of all the names people called him. I think it’s my favorite, too, now that …
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: — Philippians 2:5
Lord, gently humble us. One of my friends’ favorite prayers is that one. I like it, too. But thank God Jesus wasn’t humbled in a …
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: — Job 19:25
More than what these words were originally meant to say, we now know that our Redeemer will come back as the Rider on the white …
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: — Ephesians 4:15
It’s hard enough to tell the truth. I have to do it out of love? Yes, if I want to be Christ’s person, I have …
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. — Hebrews 11:6
I believe! I think that not only does God know me, but that he also cares about me. I think God not only made the …
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: — 1 John 5:14
Have faith before God. If you think about it, that’s kind of a contradiction. But because Jesus is at the right hand of the Father …
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; — Romans 12:12
Sometimes, the only way to survive is to just “set our jaw” and keep going, trusting that God is with us and helping us, no …
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14
Humility is not the most valued or most sought-after trait in our culture. But we need humility, not so much because it’s a command (though …
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9
Our sins are expendable. But there’s something even better than that. We can be freed from all the stains of sin! That’s incredible: not only …
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. — Psalm 62:7
Who we are, what happens to us in life, and what we do that matters are all under the control of God. We cannot achieve …