But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25 (ESV)  

The very existence of the word "patience" in connection with being a Christian should tell us that we will have to…

…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…  
Ephesians 6:18 (ESV)  

The definition of perseverance is “to persist in any…

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.  
Isaiah 55:9 (ESV) 

As children of God, we strive to please Him in everything we…

Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV) 

Jesus is the Light of the World…

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 NIV) 

Everyone will face life's events that are heart-pounding and gut-wrenching. Perhaps you have already encountered one…

The LORD created the heavens by his command,  
the sun, moon, and stars by his spoken word.  
(Psalm 33:6 GNT)  

With HIs word, the Creator of the Universe spoke everything into existence. Today we know that there are billions of…

“Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones.” (Luke 16:10 GNT)

Each of us is part of the vast tapestry of God…

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV) 

We have all suffered hits by the enemy and evil done by people…

But I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more. (Psalm 71:14 NKJV) 

Even in our darkest situations, we are to shine God’s light. What does it mean to shine God’s light? It is praising Him, rejoicing…

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. (Romans 8:18 NKJV) 

No one likes the pain of suffering. Many of us…

Rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man. (Ephesians 6:7 ESV) 

Do you remember the days when you got gas at the gas station and the attendant provided service? The experience was…

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NKJV) 

God is our heavenly Father, and we are to go to…