Isaiah 42:3

In this passage, the Prophet Isaiah provides a prophetic glimpse into the character of the coming Messiah, the “Servant” of Israel. Before we dive into today’s verse, let’s look first at the context as Isaiah begins chapter 42: “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom

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2 Corinthians 5:17

In this verse, we find the Apostle Paul explaining what happens to a person who has repented of sin and acknowledged Christ as Savior and Lord: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away and all things have become new” (2 Corinthians

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Proverbs 3:5-6

In this verse, we find Solomon’s wisdom providing a confident guide for our future: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Because God’s ways are higher and better

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Romans 5:8

As most of you are aware, the word GOSPEL means “Good News” and that “Good News” forms the heart of the message that was proclaimed by the Apostles and is now proclaimed by Christians throughout the world. And at the heart of that message is God’s love, which in today’s

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Isaiah 55:8-9

We all experience those unexplainable events that enter our lives, and the Prophet Isaiah gives us a glimpse into the mind and heart of God as He revealed to Isaiah,   For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord (Isaiah 55:8) God

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1 Corinthians 15:3-4

This passage of Scripture is what I often call “The Gospel in a Nutshell.” Here is what the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that

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Remember!

This blog is written for those of you who may be in the midst of one or more challenging trials at the present time, and I hope to provide you will some wonderful promises for you to plant your feet upon. That’s why, in this blog, I’m calling all of

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Feed the Birds!

As I enjoyed watching the birds return to our backyard birdfeeder following our vacation, I was immediately drawn to one of the “beatitudes” that Jesus included in His “Sermon on the Mount,” where He said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew

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Isaiah 30:15 (Part 2)

Reviewing today’s verse from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah,    The is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” (Isaiah 30:15). In this verse, Isaiah provides answers to two of the most important

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Isaiah 30:15 (Part 1)

Here is today’s verse from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah,     The is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” (Isaiah 30:15). In this verse, Isaiah provides answers to two of the

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