Christian Fiction and Spiritual Warfare - Putting on The Full Armor of God…
So, I recently started reading Jack Cavanaugh’s “Kingdom Wars“ books, and I could hardly put them down from the first page of the first book through the last page of the second. Not since I read This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness have I been so captivated by a work of Christian fiction.
More than [...]
Christ Offers Rest for the Weary and Burdened - Words of Spiritual Encouragement
Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we would have troubles in this world. Yet, as is typically the case when Christ gives us bad news, He couples it with Good News that far outweighs the bad.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you [...]
Christ is Faithful… So Hold On to Courage and Hope
“But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.” - Hebrews 3:6, NIV
Scriptures often refer to how faithful God is to His people. God keeps His promises, and He is the same now, tomorrow, and [...]
Encouraging Bible Verses - God Keeps His Promises
“1 Give thanks to the Lord and pray to him.
Tell the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him; sing praises to him.
Tell about all his miracles.
3 Be glad that you are his;
let those who seek the Lord be happy.
4 Depend on the Lord and his strength;
always go to him for help.
5 Remember the miracles [...]
Bible Verses for Encouragement, Psalm 119 Verse 114
“114 You are my refuge and my shield;
your word is my source of hope.” - Psalm 119:114 (New Living Translation)
Psalm 119 verse 114 is a reminder to us not only that the Lord is looking out for us, but also that He has left us a powerful source of hope and encouragement.
Reading Bible verses for [...]
Bible scriptures of comfort - John 16:33
“In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world.” -John 16:33 New Century Version
One thing you’ll notice when you read the words of Jesus in the scripture - He doesn’t mince words. Christ lets us know exactly what to expect from the world. Yet, the Lord’s message always comes [...]
Waiting in Hope
18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
19 to deliver them from death
and keep them alive in famine.
20 We wait in hope for the LORD;
he is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy [...]
My Favorite Bible Verses For Encouragement
On faith:
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” - Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
On hope:
“(1)Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (2)through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we [...]
