Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where… Read more “Embracing Hidden Seasons with Christ”

Hebrews 11:13-16 All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God’s] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed… Read more “The Challenge of Faithful Obedience in Tough Times”

Philippians 1:9-11 And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight…  While shackled in… Read more “The Good News: Salvation and Joy in Every Circumstance.”

Titus 3:14 Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require] so that they will not be unproductive. Imagine if… Read more “The Biblical Call to Good Deeds and Generosity”

 Philippians 3:8-10 But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply… Read more “True Righteousness in Christ: What Believers Must Understand”

II Corinthians 4:8-11;15-18 We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair;  hunted down and persecuted, but… Read more “Shifting Perspective: Embracing Hope Over Despair”

I John 1:5 This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is… Read more “God is Light: Embracing His Truth in a Dark World”