Prison Beyond Walls When we think of prison, we often picture physical confinement within a jail cell. But imprisonment can take many forms that extend beyond locked doors and bars. People can become trapped by …
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Peace with God Through Jesus Christ’s Sacrifice
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”— Romans 5:1 NIV What Does It Mean to Have Peace with God? To have peace with God, you must acknowledge that …
Be Content in Every Circumstance
“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”— Philippians 4:11 NKJV The apostle Paul says that he had learned in whatever state he was in to be content. He wrote these words …
God Does His Best Work at Night In the Dark
In Scripture, the night symbolizes the seasons in our lives when we face fear, uncertainty, or despair. In both the literal darkness that falls after sunset and the darkness that surrounds our souls, God’s presence …
Delivered from Death: Finding Hope in the Darkness of Addiction
A Story of Biblical Deliverance There is a story in Mark 5:1-20 of the Bible about a demon-possessed man whom Jesus delivered from certain death by casting out a legion of demons. Perhaps the reason …
Our Burden Bearer
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28 NIV Jesus is our burden bearer; do you know Him? His invitation is gentle and welcoming. He calls out …