Tag Archives: God’s Word

Open Minds

Jesus shared the big picture with His disciples … as He does with us. Luke 24:45 (ESV) Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. I can shut down my mind, clutter it with unnecessary details, send it down … Continue reading

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Burning Hearts

  The hearts of the unnamed believers who walked the road to Emmaus with the resurrected Jesus quickly changed from slow to burning.    Luke 24:32 (ESV) They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he … Continue reading

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Protected Hearts and Minds

Philippians 4:7 MEV And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.   God knows our feelings and thoughts. Through Christ, our hearts and minds are protected from harm. I don’t … Continue reading

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The Source of Hope

  Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.   Hope running low? Fill it up with the Word of God.   Good morning, Lord. When I’m discouraged, I tend to … Continue reading

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Teach Your Children … the Holy Scriptures

  Paul praised the important lessons Timothy learned as a child.   2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15 (NLT) … you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong … Continue reading

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Reviving the Soul

  What’s the antidote to a sagging soul?   Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. God’s Word … it’s good for what ails you.   … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: God’s Rules

Good morning, Lord. The Bible gives us rules to live by. Forgive me for thinking I know a better way — that attitude has gotten me into some sticky situations. All along, You’ve been showing me how Your rules keep … Continue reading

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His Story

  Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is His story, the story of Jesus.     from Genesis 1:1 In the beginning . . . to Revelation 22:20 Come, Lord Jesus! It’s God’s big, beautiful love story.

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Good Story

The Bible is good for me. Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.   It makes me a better person.

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True Story

I believe the Bible is true.   Psalm 33:4 (NIV) For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.     There are things in the Bible I don’t understand, parts that don’t make sense to … Continue reading

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