Tag: courage

“‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered.‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.'” 2 Kings 6:16 NIV This week, in order to spend some time on vacation with my family, I did not prepare a long post. Instead, I thought we could spotlight one of the...

“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 NIV Without looking up the verse above, do you know to whom it’s referring? You may recall some heroes from the book of Judges . . . Samson, perhaps? He certainly was strong and powerful. He once tore a lion apart with his...

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV Be strong and courageous! Sounds good. But does that mean as long as we’re brave and determined, we’ll succeed at whatever...

“Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.” 1 Chronicles 22:13 ESV “Do not fear, beloved. Peace! Take courage and be strong.” Daniel 10:19 NABRE It’s almost Halloween, a time when we tend to focus on things that are a little frightening, but God tells us over...

“Save me, O my God. The floods have risen.Deeper and deeper I sink in the mire; the waters rise around me.”  Psalm 69:1-2 TLB Have you ever felt the way David did when he wrote these words? I think we all have at one time or another. Surrounded by floods...

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 NIV When we hear the word worship, we often think of a church service: singing songs, praying together,...

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NIV “Fear God and keep his commandments,for this is the duty of all mankind.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV Randy...