Then it says, “I will return to my house from which I came.” And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself . . . . Matthew 12:44-45a (ESV) The older

Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ

If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. John 15:19 (ESV) Judas left the upper room to go to arrange the betrayal of

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 (ESV) The Bible records that from as early as the days of Seth in

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. James 4:8 (ESV) Have I strayed too far? Is my pit too deep? Is my last bridge still burning? These are all questions that broken people ask when their walls begin to close in around them. Many of us

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) Various manifestations as evidence of the Spirit of God in the life of the believer have been the basis of theological discussion and church controversy since the days of the

But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind have kept this man from dying?” John 11:37 (NIV, 1984) Those very familiar with the Bible might recognize the words above from the account of Jesus raising His friend, Lazarus, from the dead. They reflect

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7 (NIV, 1984) When Solomon was given the opportunity to ask of God the one thing he desired more than all others, he asked for a discerning heart. Because his request acknowledged God as the

And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17 (NIV, 1984) “Click bait” is a term used in social media circles when the author of a post uses a title or photo that is so provocative or absurd that

These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40 (NIV, 1984) The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is familiar to many as being “God’s