“God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul” (Acts 19:11). A miracle is always special, so what does Luke mean here when he speaks of special miracles? Other versions of the Bible translate this word as “unusual,”...

“His commandments are not grievous” (1 John 5:3). When Jesus came to earth preaching the good news of God’s love, the whole world was in a state of religious bondage. Even in Israel among God’s own chosen people, the religious leaders of the...

“Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound” (2 Tim. 2:9). The big word here is bound. In Greek it is deo (deh’-o), a primitive verb root meaning “to chain, shackle, put in fetters,...

“We should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead, who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us” (2 Cor. 1:10 NKJV). Here is a line from the past to the future: God has...

“Because you would forget your misery, and remember it as waters that have passed away” (Job 11:16 NKJV). Here is a precious promise for us for the dislodging of every unpleasant memory we retain. There is an ocean called the Sea of God’s...

“And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and valiant men went with him, whose hearts God had touched” (1 Sam. 10:26 NKJV). Here is a word about teamwork. It might be important to you, when planning your future, to consider the type of people with whom you...

“He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there. By the way that he came, by the same way shall he return…” (Isa. 37:33-34 NKJV). This verse can be used to keep your thought life undisturbed and in complete tranquility, serenity, and...