Category Archives: Daily Minute
asking & salvation
Most people believe Jesus died to save sinners, many people believe Jesus rose from the grave, and as soon as those people ask God to save them, He does–thanks to Jesus! Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus … Continue reading
our plans & God’s sovereignty
We can trust God to change our plans when He has something better in mind. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV
life in Christ
Knowing Jesus is knowing Life–for all eternity. Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am … Continue reading
suffering
Christ bestows honor, and intimacy with Himself, on those who suffer for His sake. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of … Continue reading
joy and trials
May we find comfort in the assurance that our everlasting joy in Christ is secure. You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 … Continue reading
christianity
Christians are ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God. The Lord is the strength of His people. Psalm 28:8 ESV
security
Jesus is not fickle. He will not change His mind. He keeps whatever He purchases. He will keep you. And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were … Continue reading
God’s will
Sometimes, doing God’s will is as simple as following your heart. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NIV
words
May our words be helpful, not hurtful; may they bring healing to the hearer, not harm. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. James 3:10 ESV
goals
If we make it our aim to please God, He will see to it that we do. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and … Continue reading
worship
May God give us eyes to see His beauty, and hearts that long to linger in His presence. One thing I have asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the … Continue reading
mercy
God loved us first. What if [God] did this to make the riches of His glory known to the objects of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory–even us… As He says in Hosea: “I will call them … Continue reading
faith
Faithfulness is like a best friend who never gives up on us, and continually cheers us on. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Psalm 37:3 ESV
fear
What frightens you? Why not take it to the Lord? The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 ESV
purpose
Everything God makes has a purpose– and ours is the greatest of all! In love He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace. Ephesians … Continue reading
the Bible, God’s Word
The Bible is our greatest treasure. May God give us hearts to cherish it as we ought. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold. Psalm 19:9-10 NIV
heaven
If God didn’t want us to get excited about our inheritance, He wouldn’t have told us about it. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be … Continue reading
words
So many things are better left unsaid. Let your speech always be gracious. Colossians 4:6 ESV
trouble vs. trust
We can either be troubled, or we can be confident in God; being both is not an option. “Let not your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me.” John 14:1 ESV
loving God
Loving God is better than anything else we have done or will ever do. And [Jesus] said to them, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. … Continue reading