John 20:24-25–Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, […]
Proverbs 14:30-A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. The word “tranquil” in this passage means “to be in a contented emotional state, not angry or worried”. So having a peaceful heart, has nothing to do with other people, like the emotion envy carries with it…(John 14:27) Generally […]
John 15:10–If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. Think about what it means to abide in someone’s love? The “want to” speaks to the security, comfort, and peace that we first define that love to be, before we […]
John 11:37–But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?” I don’t think there is a person alive who hasn’t thought to God, “why did this have to happen this way?” But faith in God is to strive to trust […]
John 9:2-3–And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. Our human nature is so curious to know the reason “why”, […]
In reference to the recent mass shooting: (Continue praying for our nation, and the tragedy of Satan blinding eyes to think we don’t need Christ more than anything else!) John 6:66-68–After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.67 So Jesus said to the Twelve, “Do you want to […]
2 Corinthians 13:4–For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God. If you think about the reason why pride is held onto by many of us, instead of allowing […]
John 1:49-50-Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50 Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” From my experience, the gratitude that has been shown to me from […]
Exodus 20:20-21–Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin.” 21 The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was. If you had time while your parents were […]
2 Corinthians 6:11-13–We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.13 In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also. If you ask a variety of people how they show affection to their loved ones, […]