A Lens Correction

“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
Hebrews 12:1b-2a (NIV)

Drawn by the Light

“Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."
Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)

The News I Didn't Want

...to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
Isaiah 61:3 (NIV)

Nice Lights, Wrong Season

“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;
therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.
For the Lord is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!”
Isaiah 30:18 (NIV)

Choose the Better Thing

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:41-42 (NIV)

A Workout That Lasts

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV)

Who is Sheerah?

“His daughter was Sheerah, who built Lower and Upper Beth Horon as well as Uzzen Sheerah.”
1 Chronicles 7:24 (NIV)

He Goes Before You

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)

Signs of a New Season

“For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NLT)

The Holy Spirit's Nudge

“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:2 (NIV)

When Jesus Saw Her...

“When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.”
Luke 13:12 (ESV)

There's a Seat for You

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:46-47 (NIV)