Read 1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. Reflect Have you ever doubted your salvation? How can you be confident that you are truly saved? John’s words in today’s verse offer incredible reassurance! He wrote “these things” so that we could KNOW that we have eternal life. What was it that he wrote? Well, I encourage you to read all of the short little letter of 1 John. There are only 5

Read Proverbs 3:24-26 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Reflect This world can be a scary place but Scripture repeatedly tells us not to be afraid. How is that possible for believers?? In Acts 6:8, Stephen is described as being “full of grace and power.” But in verse 1

Read Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge Reflect What does it mean to “fear the LORD” and how does fearing Him give us confidence? If you’re a parent or a teacher, or have ever spent much time around kids, you know the importance of setting rules with them. As much as most children hate to admit it, rules and expectations provide a sense of security for them. There is a freedom in knowing what to expect and wha

Read Hebrews 4:14-16 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we don't have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Reflect How do you feel when you come to God

Read Psalm 119:159-160, 165 Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever…Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. Reflect Is truth relative or absolute? Subjective or objective? Why do you think so? The world is experiencing a truth crisis. We hear expressions like, “That’s my truth” which implies that one person’s truth may

Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. And because o

Read James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Reflect Think about a time in your life when you had to make a difficult decision. W

Read Proverbs 9:7-12 Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added

Read Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Reflect Can you think of a time when you were influenced, either good or bad, by someone you spent a lot of time with? What were the circumstances? What did you learn? You are who you hang out with. Have you ever heard that? You’ve probably experienced it first hand. And if you’re a parent, it’s probably one of your top concerns regarding your children. Today’s proverb c