“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” Psalm 34:18 Some wounds leave scars that tell stories of both pain and healing. Like the Israelites who carried the memory of Egypt’s bondage through…
“He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna.” Deuteronomy 8:3 Life’s greatest lessons often come through our most challenging experiences. Like well-worn paths through rugged terrain, our past experiences mark the way forward and shape…
“When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.” Deuteronomy 8:10 Genuine gratitude isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not about posting aesthetic thankfulness quotes or feeling warm…
“Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you.” Deuteronomy 8:5 Life’s trials often arrive uninvited and unwelcome. Like the Israelites facing challenges in their wilderness journey, we, too, find ourselves…
“And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness.” Deuteronomy 8:2 Life has a way of making us forget. In our fast-paced world, memories of God’s faithfulness can…
Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome. Genesis 32:28, NIV The names we carry can define how we see ourselves and our purpose. Some names are…
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV Every struggle we face has the potential to become a window into God’s grace. When we think of Jacob, we often remember…
It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared. Genesis 32:30, NIV Jacob named the place Peniel, which means “face of God.” This was no ordinary encounter. It was a sacred, life-altering moment when…
The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip. Genesis 32:31, NIV The limp was unmistakable. Once known for his cunning and self-reliance, Jacob walked away from his wrestling match with God…
Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome. Genesis 32:28, NIV It was a long, lonely night for Jacob. The tension in his heart matched the darkness…
So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.” Daniel 6:28 Behind every enduring legacy stands an eternal God. While history records Daniel’s story, it reveals an even greater narrative – the story of…
“Then King Darius wrote to all the peoples, nations and men of every language throughout the land: ‘May you prosper greatly! I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of…
