Blessed are those whose strength is in you. . . .As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs. (Psalm 84:5–6) Comfort is not given to us when we are lighthearted and cheerful. We must travel the depths of emotion in order to...
Faith is not the same as trust. You can have faith without trust, but there’s no way to have trust without faith. Faith is confidence God is there and that you are His beloved son or daughter. Trust is the exquisitely sweet sense of safety in His plan for your...
It is called Nicene because it was originally adopted in the city of Nicaea (present day Iznik, Turkey) by the First Council of Nicaea in 325.[1] In 381, it was amended at the First Council of Constantinople, and the amended form is referred to as the Nicene or the...
The final example of Courage, is a study of Daniel. This lesson will focus on the courage he demonstrated in his willingness to violate the laws of men in order to be faithful to the Lord. “Then these commissioners and satraps came by agreement to the king and...
1 John 5, A Commentary Brotherly love is the effect of the new birth, which makes obedience to all God’s commandments pleasant. (1-5) Reference to witnesses agreeing to prove that Jesus, the Son of God, is the true Messiah. (6-8) The satisfaction the believer...
