Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,” The grace of God appeared at the Incarnation when Mary embraced God’s plan as spoken by the angel Gabriel in Luke 1:26-38 and at the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2:6-20. The grace of God was testified of by Simeon at …
As believers, we are told to stand firm in our faith, despite the culture and moral decay. Ephesians 6:14 instructs us to stand firm. In Ephesians 6:11 God tells us to put on the full armor of God, that we may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. In verse 13 of the same chapter, …
These two words, “But God”, in Scripture are words of strong contrast. They denote God’s sovereign intervention into lives and events. These interventions remind us of God’s faithfulness and goodness. They show a re-direction of circumstances and events for our good and His glory. “But God” verses …
Proverbs 3:3 “Do you not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” This admonition from Scripture instructs us to keep two tangible “gems” close to us: kindness and truth. Being a father requires both kindness and truth in raising …
Psalm 127:1-2 “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” I’m sure …
1 Peter 1:8 “and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory.” What would it take for you to love someone you have never seen? The disciples were privileged to see Jesus in the flesh …
Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always (continually) before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Hymn: “He Will Hold Me Fast” (originally written by Ada Ruth Habershon over 100 years ago.) “When I fear my faith will fail Christ will hold me fast When the tempter would prevail …
Selected Scriptures on the Harvest and our Dependence on the Lord expounded upon. John 4:37-38 For in this case the saying is true, one sows, and another reaps. I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor. Deuteronomy 28:1 now …
David was king at this time and Saul had already died. Prior to this, David had been fleeing from Saul 5 or more years and had harsh trials during this time. 400 men had come to support David (indebt, distressed, discontented). After allying themselves with David, they were transformed and became …
God formed and fashioned each and every person with a purpose and that purpose is to worship Him. Matthew recounts Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:15-16 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple, …
“What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” What gives something its value? Is it rare, scarce, or sentimental? What qualities make something precious and valuable? We assign value to something that is important to us. Jesus tells us what is most precious and valuable to Him. You are! God …
Have you ever experienced Difficulty, Distress, or Danger? In all circumstances, the Lord has an answer for you in His Word - the Bible. He has not left you helpless, hopeless, or hapless. Psalm 50:15 “And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” The …
"I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys." - Song of Solomon 2:1 May's birth flowers are lilies of the valley and hawthorn. The song "The Lily of The Valley" comes to mind. The chorus of the song calls Jesus as the "lily of the Valley" (Song of Solomon 2:1-2), and "the bright and morning star" …
Submitted by Pam Burton TCUSD Good News Club Team Leader & Area Coordinator Romans 5:12 “Therefore, just us through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned” When God first created man in the Garden of Eden, everything was …
Submitted by Pam Burton Do you know why you were given the name you have? Was it to honor a special relative, or was it given because of the season in which you were born, or was it because your parents simply liked the meaning of your name? Whatever the reason, your name is very important! In …
By Pam Burton In the Bible we learn that the Lord has many names for Himself that reveal His character. One of the names of the Lord is Jehovah-Nissi which means “the Lord our Banner”. We can find the reference for this in Exodus 17:15 “and Moses built an altar, and named it the Lord is My Banner”. …
Submitted by Pam Burton Some would gather money Along the path of life; Some would gather roses And rest from earthly strife; But I would gather children From among the thorns of sin; I would seek a childish curl And a freckled, toothless grin. For money cannot enter Into the land of endless day, …
Submitted By Pam Burton Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Genesis 13:5-8 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. And the land could not sustain them while dwelling together; for their possessions were so great that they …