Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep. Luke 15:6The term Christian roughly translates into little Christ, meaning that a person who follows Christ is an extension of Jesus and a

Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. Hebrews 13:5-6A fly-fishing enthusiast can tell you about all the excitement that can unfold when you hook a fish much bigger than one you planned for

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1When I was a young child, I was often afraid of thunderstorms. The lightning flashes and the rumbling thunder were startling and scary, and I would grow anxious if I heard tha

I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. . . . John 14:16An advocate offers support and pleads on behalf of someone (or something), ensuring fair and honest treatment. An advocate aims to loo

Have you entered the storehouses of the snow or seen the storehouses of the hail . . . ? Job 38:22Have you ever noticed that things that looked really big when you were a child dont seem so big when you are older? I remember walking through my old

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17One of Gods greatest gifts to humanity is relationships. We are created for relationships; we are designed by God to be in community with others. We will meet

Each of you should . . . serve others, as faithful stewards of Gods grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10I recently met up with a group of friends Ive known for many years. During our meal together we laughed at some funny stories and sympathize

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23In the mid-20th century a musician named Albert Goodson wrote a song titled Weve Come This Far by Faith. It soon became popular because it reminded beli

Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3Growing up and getting older can be difficult to do. Our responsibilities and obligations grow, and often our imaginations

Let us then approach Gods throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16Theres something refreshing about being able to visit a friend without having to ask permission or to