Archive for April, 2025

VerseD: Habakkuk 2:14

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord’s glory, as the water covers the sea.

Habakkuk 2:14, CSB

God has come to us, and now we are sent to proclaim His glory to the whole world until His return.

VerseD: Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.

Hebrews 11:1, CSB

God has come to us, and we do not believe blindly but because He has demonstrated His faithfulness and proved it all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

VerseD: Luke 19:38

Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

Luke 19:38, CSB

God has come to us, bringing peace with us  and hope for His eternal Kingdom.

This Sunday at Church: Pray for the unity of your church pastors

Unity amongst our leadership became a major priority in 2023, which we called “the year of the attack on unity” for our congregation. 2024 was not better, but we have become more close-knit as leaders and even amongst the congregation as a whole.

Pray hard and often for the unity of pastors and elders.

Daniel

This Sunday at Church: Pray for the unity of your church pastors.

This Sunday at Church: Pray for the unity of your church pastors

VerseD: Isaiah 9:2

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness.

Isaiah 9:2, CSB

God has come to us, revealing our sin and showing us the way to eternal life. Christ is our light.

VerseD: Psalm 34:19

One who is righteous has many adversities, but the Lord rescues him from them all.

Psalm 34:19, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, so we can be courageous in the face of hatred and persecution for our faith in Christ, for He is overcoming all enemies.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 3:7

So, then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.

1 Corinthians 3:7, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, and this gives us confidence to share the Gospel and trust our living God to move in the lives of others.

VerseD: 1 John 5:14

This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 John 5:14, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, having resurrected and ascended to the Father. Therefore, we can know He hears our prayers and helps us in this life and for the next.

VerseD: Romans 3:25

God presented him as the mercy seat by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed.

Romans 3:25, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb after dying for our sins, so we can know our sins are forgiven forever and hope for eternity with God.

VerseD: Psalm 16:9-10

Therefore my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices; my body also rests securely. For you will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful one to see decay.

Psalm 16:9-10, CSB

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, so we can have joy in knowing that death is not the end for all who believe in Christ.