Tag Archives: Jesus is Our Hope

“And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.”  2 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV) We all have thorns.  Every one of us has something ...

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22:23 (ESV) I am writing today’s devotional from the beach.  I have spent some time watching the ocean, and last evening I saw it change ...

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) Conflict is everywhere.  It is in our workplaces, our friendships, our churches, and yes, even in our homes.  In fact, some of the most hurtful conflict occurs in our homes.  The places ...

“So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’  And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.”  John:19:30 (NKJV) Jesus rode triumphantly on a donkey’s back into the holy city, Jerusalem, during the Passover.  He was celebrated as a king. He spent a few days ...

“Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, ‘Sit here while I go and pray over there.’  And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.  Then He said to them, ...