Justice, Mercy, and Grace

Monday, August 10, 2015 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.—Ephesians 2:8–9 Don’t ever pray, “God, give me justice.” You…

Bible Verse August 10, 2015

If I say, ‘I will not mention Him or speak anymore in His name,’ His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.…

Bible Verse August 09, 2015

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. – Acts 4:13

Jesus, the Friend of Sinners

Saturday, August 8, 2015 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are My followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For…

A Smile from God

Friday, August 7, 2015 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.—Numbers 6:25 In the song, “Positively Fourth Street,” Bob Dylan sings, “I wish that for just one time, you could stand inside my shoes. You’d know…

Bible Verse August 07, 2015

Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. — Acts 4:19–20

With Us in the Storm

Thursday, August 6, 2015 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”—John 16:33 When the Bible says…