God makes the first move in people s lives with benevolent acts of grace, but why hasn t your neighbor or brother, or friend ...

Psalm 24:1 (ESV) states: “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” This verse underlines the idea that all resources—time, talents ...

The biblical concept of forgiveness is so rich and multifaceted that there are a million aspects of the doctrine we could spend years pondering and trying to fully understand.

This ESV Scripture Journal pairs the entire book of Psalms with a lightly lined blank page opposite each page of Bible text, allowing readers to take extended notes or record insights and prayers ...

The pain, sadness, and hard emotions that come from grieving a loss before it happens has a name: anticipatory grief. Janet ...

Grieving deeply and fully is what makes it possible for us to process the emotional pain and sorrow associated with the losses that occur in this world. It is an “unburdening of the soul” that frees ...

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” ...

As Christians, our belief is not, “Just follow your heart,” it is “Create in me a clean heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10). By His Means of Grace, God cleanses our hearts in the flood of Jesus’ blood, which ...

Romans 9:4-5, ESV The Apostle Paul was many things ... Now it is our turn to read and preach the Bible, sing Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offer prayers and offerings, and see Jesus high and ...

18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD. Remember, ...