3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; 4 and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5 NKJV) Hope does not disappoint; I think we can see...
This Little Light of Mine
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see...
Draw Nearer
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8 NKJV) This is possibly one of my favorite verses from scripture. I have experienced both God’s closeness and His seeming distance. I have learned His seeming distance is most often a byproduct of me being...
Thorns
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to [a]buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said...
Hurtful to Wicked
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me, and know my anxieties;24 And see if there is any wicked (hurtful) way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24 NKJV) Some translations of this verse uses “hurtful” instead of wicked. I think we must read this scripture in both ways....