“Isaiah prophesied that those living in the land of deep darkness would see a dawning light (see Isaiah 9:2). We need to remember that promise whenever we live with a painful sense of discouragement, despair, anxiety or fear. We can… — Zondervan Copy Share
“it is the spirit[52] in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding. 9It is not only the old[53] who are… — Zondervan Copy Share Image
“6We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[79] faith; 7if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[80] do it diligently;… — Zondervan Copy Share
“Isaiah prophesied that those living in the land of deep darkness would see a dawning light (see Isaiah 9:2). We need to remember that promise whenever we live with a painful sense of discouragement, despair, anxiety or fear. We can be sure that these things have nothing to do with the dawning light of God’s kingdom. As he did with… — Zondervan Copy Share
“Sometimes it seems that God has set us aside, when in reality he is undoing our self-efforts, equipping us with character and building our… — Zondervan Copy Share Image
“The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for… — Zondervan Copy Share Image
“9But Esau said, “I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.” 10“No, please!” said Jacob. “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. 11Please accept the present that was brought to you,… — Zondervan Copy Share
“His secret purpose framed from the very beginning [is] to bring us to our full glory. 1 Corinthians 2:7 NEB” — Zondervan Copy Share Image
“We may have been stuck in our hurt, hang-up or harmful habit for so long that it has become part of how we perceive… — Zondervan Copy Share Image
“Healing becomes the opportunity to pass off to another human being what I have received from the Lord Jesus; namely his unconditional acceptance of… — Zondervan Copy Share Image
“Reflection on Exodus 2:15—3:10 The culture and wisdom of Egypt gave Moses much of the background he needed, but it didn’t prepare his character or spirit for his role as God’s prophet and Israel’s deliverer. A seemingly pointless 40 years in Midian did (see Acts 7:23–30). There God seasoned his servant, just as Abraham, Joseph, David, Paul and many others… — Zondervan Copy Share
“Life at its fullest is this sensitive, detonating sphere, and it can be carried only in the hands of the unhurried and reverential —… — Zondervan Copy Share Image