Matthew 28:18-20“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in Heaven and on Earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey...

Isaiah 53:6“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” tl;drEveryone goes astray, but through perseverance in Christ, God slowly transforms hearts so His way becomes the natural way...

Romans 6:16“Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?” tl;drWhat is repeatedly obeyed...

Psalm 46:1-3 — "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." tl;dr:...

Colossians 1:10-14 — "And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that...

There is a simple promise in Joel 2:32 that has stayed with me deeply: And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Everyone. Not just pastors. Not just people who seem spiritually strong. Not just people who have everything together. Everyone who...

Luke 8:50 — "Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, 'Don't be afraid, just believe and she will be healed.'" tl;dr: Whatever feels scary in your life today, God's word to you is the same as it was to Jairus — don't be afraid, just believe. Do you have something in your...

Fear has a way of convincing us that staying safe is the same thing as truly living. It tells us, “Don’t try again. Don’t risk that. Don’t go back there. Don’t put your heart out one more time.” And if we’ve been hurt before, that message can sound very reasonable....

Nahum 1:7 — "The Lord is good. A refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him." tl;dr: When we envision ourselves held safely in our Father's arms, we are reminded that nothing is too big for God — and our problems grow small in light of how great...

Proverbs 20:3 — "It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel." tl;dr: The expectations we place on romantic partners versus friends can reveal a lot about where our strife truly comes from — and letting go of those expectations is key to...

Jeremiah 31:33-34 — "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the Lord. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people. No longer will man teach his neighbor,...

Proverbs 17:14 — "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop a matter before a dispute breaks out." Proverbs 17:22 — "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." tl;dr: Letting go of the need to be right opens the door to a...

Proverbs 16:24 — "Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." tl;dr: The words we choose reveal the kind of friend we are — and determine whether people are glad to see us coming or going. A friend with kind words is a friend to enjoy....

1 Corinthians 2:16 — "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ." tl;dr: When we question God, anxiety takes over — but when we choose to trust Him, we receive the peace that surpasses all understanding. Last night...

1 Corinthians 10:24 — "Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God. Even as I try to please everybody...

Romans 3:3 — "What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness?" tl;dr: Our wavering faith can never cancel out God's constant faithfulness — His love for each of us never changes. Certainly not. We will waver in our faith all our...

2 Timothy 4:7 — "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." tl;dr: No matter how weary the journey, we are called to fight with righteousness, finish what we start, and keep the faith above all else. This verse says it all. Fight...

Isaiah 40:31 — "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." tl;dr: Seeking approval from others leaves us drained and weak, but placing our hope...

Luke 24:45-49 — "Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all...

Micah 7:7 — "But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me." tl;dr: Holy Saturday is the perfect reminder to wait patiently on the Lord — He hears every prayer, and resurrection is coming. This is the perfect verse for the...

John 17:20-21 — "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you." tl;dr: Before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed specifically for you — and that...

Romans 14:21“It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall.” TL;DR:Love considers others. True freedom chooses restraint when necessary so that someone else is strengthened, not harmed. “It is better not to eat...

Psalm 23:4“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” TL;DR:Fear is real, but so is God’s presence. Even in moments of intense fear, His Word brings comfort and...

Matthew 18:35“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” TL;DR:Forgiveness is not weakness. When you forgive from your heart, you free yourself and allow healing to begin. Is there someone you need to...

Proverbs 15:31–33“He who listens to life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”...

Ecclesiastes 3:22“So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?” TL;DR:Your attitude toward your work shapes your life. Choose gratitude and purpose in what you...