1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. There is a favorite “comical” line pastors use that goes like this, “If you see the word therefore, you should see what it is there for.” It’s an oldie but a theological truth. When the Apostle Peter wrote therefore you should…

1 Peter 4:4-5

With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. “Bridge Out”. Imagine that you can see this sign clearly and pull over to stay safe as car after…

Psalm 18

            In my distress I called upon the LORD;        to my God I cried for help.                    From his temple he heard my voice,        and my cry to him reached his ears.                7       Then the earth reeled and rocked;        the foundations also of the mountains trembled        and quaked, because he was angry.              8       Smoke went…

Zephaniah 1:14-16

      The great day of the LORD is near,        near and hastening fast;                    the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter;        the mighty man cries aloud there.              15       A day of wrath is that day,        a day of distress and anguish,                    a day of ruin and devastation,        a day of darkness and gloom,                    a day of…

Luke 1:46-49

        My soul magnifies the Lord,              47       and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,              48       for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.        For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;              49       for he who is mighty has done great things for me,        and…

Psalm 128:5-6

 The LORD bless you from Zion!        May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem        all the days of your life!              6       May you see your children’s children!        Peace be upon Israel!  Live long and prosper. Most people by now know that this was the traditional Vulcan blessing from Star Trek that accompanied the strange hand gesture which was…