He committed no sin. —1 Peter 2:22 The Bible says Jesus never sinned, so how could he possibly know what life is like for us? Hebrews 4:15 says he “has been tempted in every way, just as we are.” But how can that be true? It’s true because he felt the full force […]
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You hem me in—behind and before. —Psalm 139:5 Candidates for the U.S. Secret Service undergo brutal background checks and intense testing to measure intelligence and physical stamina. Less than one percent of applicants make the cut. Agents that protect the president and other officials are ever-present
In this world you will have trouble. —John 16:33 Give up the illusion of a trouble-free life. We want problems to vanish, clouds to lift, giving way to fair weather and sunshine. Every day. That’s not going to happen. Jesus said, “In this world you
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You do not know what a day may bring forth. —Proverbs 27:1 Today is a once-in-a-lifetime gift. There has never been a day like it before; and will never be one like it again. It’s one-of-a-kind, unique, unrepeatable. You may have laid out
I thank you that you have heard me. —John 11:41 “Pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks” (Phil 4:6 NCV). At the tomb of Lazarus Jesus said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.” He prayed, and thanked
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William Cowper had a miserable childhood. His mother, his sole source of comfort, died when he was six, and he was hustled off to a boarding school where he was mercilessly bullied. Cowper felt the guilt of sin more than most. By the time he reached his mid-twenties, he was so conscience-stricken that he twice
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. —Romans 15:13 The calloused hands of a tough-as-nails dad turn tender in brushing away the tears of his child. Though God has all power, he is a Father of gentleness. He
[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. —Ephesians 3:20 Enter today with positive expectations. Your power is limited; God’s isn’t. Your abilities are limited; God’s aren’t. “[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine . . .” Don’t stop there—the rest of
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Teach me to do your will. —Psalm 143:10 It’s difficult to succeed without a plan. If the Lord is in your plan, you up your chances of success: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (Prv 16:3). But shouldn’t there be more to it than asking him
Cheer up! . . . He’s calling you. —Mark 10:49 Jesus was just seventeen miles from Jerusalem, where he would be denied, tried, and crucified. How could he think of anything else? Yet, when a blind beggar shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
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