23253 Promises for Your Situation

What are the circumstances that most occupy your thinking? Abandonment “[God has promised), ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”  —Hebrews 13:5, NIV “Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you …

23255 Promises for Your Relationships

What assurances do you need for your relationship with God and family members? Your Relationship with Father God “The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God’s children.”  —Romans 8:16 “Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself …

23258 Promises About God’s Character

What does God say about himself and the guarantee of his promises? All-Knowing “How great is our Lord! … his understanding is beyond comprehension!”  —Psalm 147:5, NLT “[God] founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.”  —Jeremiah 10:12, NLT “I am God, and there is no one else like …

31058 Born Again as a New Creation

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Christian? Some people believe that they are Christians because they have joined a church. Others think that following certain rules or standards is what’s required. But in reality, Christianity is not about membership, or adopting a code for living, it requires total transformation. Everything must …

22010.296 Introduction to Highlights in Matthew

Last week we finished reading the devotionals based on the parables written in the Gospel of Luke. In those brief meditations we had the opportunity to have a first-hand look at Jesus as He taught in many different situations. In many ways, the stories he told are also our stories. Each one of us can …

22010.353 Introduction to Highlights in Mark

Yesterday we finished reading the devotionals based on passages found in the Gospel of Matthew. In those meditations we had the opportunity to experience the life and teachings of Jesus. What did you learn about Jesus over the past few weeks that was new to you? What did you specifically learn about the love of …