When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. Matthew 6:5Matthew 6:5English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEVPrayer 5 When you pray, don’t be like those show-offs [...]

We’ve probably all heard infamous stories of meddling mother-in-laws, ones who resemble the humorous example in the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” This particular television show positions a young couple and their children right across the street from the husband’s overbearing parents. The mother-in-law constantly criticizes the daughter-in-law in that “bless your heart” backhanded kind of [...]

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6Philippians 4:6English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV6 Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.WP-Bible plugin How many times have you said to [...]

In daily devotions and study, we as Christians often focus on the power, sovereignty, and omniscience of God. Or the kindness, forgiveness, and creativity of God. But what we often overlook, because we take it for granted, is the uniqueness of our God. If God is not completely different than the other gods, Biblical and [...]

…and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20Matthew 28:20English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV20 and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.WP-Bible pluginb The presence of God is a promise to those who [...]