The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 (NKJV) A philosophy professor asked his students to name a book they had read that had awakened their minds and helped them progress in life. Each student named a book by a famous author. He heard titles by authors such as Mark Twain, William Faulkner, Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, and so on. One student mentioned the Torah of Moses and the Epistle of Paul to the Romans. The professor

The Lord hears the needy and does not despise his captive people. Psalm 69:33 (NIV) God shows no partiality; He extends His grace and attention to everyone, without distinction of position or circumstance. Some believe that God only cares about those who believe in Him and neglects those who refuse to accept Christ. This is a mistaken view of God. For He cares just as much about believers as about non-believers, the rich as well as the poor. He ensures that everyone has the m

Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27:2 (NIV) It is human nature to want to be seen and applauded by others. It is an innate desire that no one can help but feel. Some understand this and try to manage its impact on their lives, while others indulge in it so much that they actively seek it out. By constantly seeking the praise and admiration of others, they become arrogant and lose their moral virtues. If they don

For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 2 Peter 1:9 (NKJV) God has not only guaranteed our salvation in Jesus Christ; He has also given us the means to live a holy life, worthy of His calling. He has given us everything that contributes to life and godliness (v. 3). It is up to you to take advantage of all this in order to benefit from His favor and peace. Some Christians wonder how to live a

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice...He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor. Psalm 112:5-9 (RSV) Sleeping peacefully without worrying about tomorrow and without dwelling on one's problems is everyone's dream. Some pretend that everything is fine so they can sleep, while others hope for something they can't explain. Often, these people close

Better is a little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. Psalm 37:16 (RSV) If you were asked to define an evil person, like everyone else, you would say that it's someone who makes others suffer for pure pleasure and acts without thinking. This is a logical definition, given what we observe. But God doesn't always define an evil person as someone who harms others and commits the worst atrocities for their own pleasure; an evil person can also be someone wh

The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 (NKJV) You are probably wondering if God will ever turn to you and forgive your sins. Well, I tell you, if you are asking yourself this question, it is because you have willingly distanced yourself from God because of your sin. You feel guilty, and you have neither the courage nor the strength to enter His presence, nor even t

Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 21 (NIV) Whoever believes in Jesus Christ and is convinced that salvation is found in no one else but Him is saved and will inherit eternal life, which God promises to those who believe. In this sense, the believer does not need to strive or offer sacrifices to preserve their salvation. They are secure in Jesus Christ. However, there is an important aspect that

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24 (NASB) I often hear elderly people say that life gives nothing for free. It offers only fear and suffering. You may sometimes feel like you are among those to whom it gives nothing and who struggle to survive. Do you know that you can stop fighting against life? God has promised to take care of those He loves, those He has chosen according to His purpose. The more you struggl

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 (NIV) I have never seen a mother stop loving her children, despite her anger or disappointment towards them. Maternal love is a bond that we cannot fully understand. Science attempts to find a scientific and logical explanation for this maternal bond. Yet, even if a mother deeply loves her child and sacrifices for him or her, she will never forget the tears and moments of despa