“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” — John 1:12 (NKJV) The word “become” is one of the most hopeful verbs in the human language. It is a word of movement, transition, and intrinsic change. To become is to move from what was to … Continue reading Become, by Elisha Lee
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Faith is not wishful thinking. It is not denial of reality. It is not pretending the storm is smaller than it is. According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is confidence and assurance. It is a settled trust in the … Continue reading Faith, by Pebbles Wireman
A fierce windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But He was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him up and said to Him, “Teacher! Don’t you care that we’re going to die?” Mark 4:37-38 Jesus and crew were exhausted. Jesus … Continue reading Care, by Melissa Carey
“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” Matthew 7:7 (MSG). Some prayers are loud. While others are just like quiet footsteps, faithful to the end, I’ve discovered. Most prayers that have saved me weren’t always dramatic. They were walked. One step at a time. The same path. The same words. Through … Continue reading Ask, by Beth Duewel
He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Luke 17:6 NIV Gardening is a life-long passion of mine. Nothing brings me joy quite like planting seeds and watching them grow. Jesus used gardening parables frequently … Continue reading Seed, by Dr. Mel Tavares