For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.  
(2  Corinthians 12:10  ESV)  

The greatest triumphs in our lives can occur when…

For you formed my inward parts;  
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.  
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  
Wonderful are your works;  
My soul knows it very well.  
(Psalm 139:13-14 ESV)  

In…

But He (Jesus) said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. (John 6:20-21 NKJV) 

The disciples…

 “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24 ESV) 

The word…

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 ESV) 

Romans 8:31 is one of our favorite verses in the entire Bible. It says that we have…

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6 NIV  

Jesus makes it very clear in this verse who He is. He is…

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.   
(Psalm 46:1 KJV)  

Martin Luther (1483-1546) led the Protestant Reformation. He was greatly involved in restoring worship to the German church in which the congregation would…

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you…

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. (Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV)  

What encouragement today’s verse offers us amidst our…

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:12 ESV)  

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“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." (Philippians 2:3-4 NIV) 

We have been…

The heavens declare the glory of God,  
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.  
(Psalm 19:1 ESV)  

During these challenging times, we all have the opportunity to draw closer to God and worship Him. Brad recommends that you…