Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. There is a lot of chatter about the wrath of God and it never ceases to surprise me. Why are we absorbed with talking about the wrath of God? There is no […]
Psalm 48: 9 Lord, as we worship you in your temple, we recall over and over your kindness to us and your unending love. Recollection is an important part of our praise. It is good for us and it is good for those around us, especially our children. There are two forms this worship may […]
Philippians 3: 9 [That I] may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith. Here is where things get hard. This verse perfectly positions us if, and when, we […]
Ephesians 1: 18 – 20 Complete Jewish Bible I pray that he will give light to the eyes of your hearts, so that you will understand the hope to which he has called you, what rich glories there are in the inheritance he has promised his people, and how surpassingly great is […]
Ephesians 1: 18 Amplified And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has […]
Deuteronomy 31: 6 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” This is one of those verses we want to be true. It is also a good verse upon which to […]
Psalm 47: 1 – 2 The Passion Translation Go ahead and celebrate! Come on and clap your hands, everyone! Shout to God with the raucous sounds of joy! The Lord God Most High is astonishing, awesome beyond words! He’s the formidable and powerful King over all the earth. I was trying […]
