The picture of a flourishing plant is used multiple times throughout Scripture as an illustration of what it means for God’s people to thrive. The book of Psalms opens with this imagery—Psalm 1:3 says that the righteous “shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of...
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of...
Rough hands snatched a book off the desk with a shout, “You can’t have that!” The crinkle of the brown paper bag as the Bible was shoved inside, the clink of the wedding and engagement bands carelessly tossed, the clang of a closing cell door marked with the words...
As birds chirped in the surrounding trees, a sharply dressed gentleman entered Hyde Park in London on his way home from Parliament. As he strolled through, he cheerfully began, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.” By the time he...
“Tell me the story of Jesus,” she must have asked her grandmother, sitting on her lap as a young child. Sightless eyes looking into the distance, she would imagine the Bible stories as she listened. “Tell me the most precious story!” And though she could not see it...
As we study Scripture we discover lessons on many different parts of life. We learn about love, grace, and justice. We are told to forgive, to be holy, and to strive for peace with those around us. 1 Corinthians 13 is well-known for centering on the theme of love, but...
Hebrews 11 is one of the most well-known chapters in the Bible. Known as the “Hall of Faith,” it is filled with examples of men and women who remained faithful to the Lord. By His grace they achieved amazing things and now stand as an example for us as we walk with...
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