All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all.Isaiah 53:6 (NLT) If a man has a hundred sheep, and one wanders away and is lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others and …
He must increase, but I must decrease.John 3:30 (ESV) The disciples bickered over which one of them would be considered the greatest in the kingdom. Jesus interrupted their argument, saying, “The kings and men of authority in this world rule oppressively over their subjects, claiming that they do it for the good of the people. …
You will be like a beautiful crown [crown of majesty/glory] in the Lord’s hand, like a king’s crown [royal diadem] in your God’s hand.Isaiah 62:3 (EXB) You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but …
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.Psalm 91:1,4 (NLT) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude …
And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.Ephesians 2:17-18 (ESV) If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.Romans 12:18 (AMP) The first verse reveals God’s …
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.Galatians 3:28 (ESV) God’s righteousness comes through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who have faith in him. There’s no distinction. All have sinned and fall short of God’s …
I found such joy in writing my Raindrops series I want to start a new series. If one drop of scripture can help lift depression and calm anxiety, what can two scriptures do? So I decided on the name Two Together. Let’s begin with: Friendship. Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with …
When I was at my weakest, my enemies attacked— but the Lord held on to me. His love broke open the way, and he brought me into a beautiful, broad place. He rescued me—because his delight is in me!Psalm 18:18-19 (TPT) I can’t do this life on my own. I need a rescuer, a savior. …
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?Romans 8:31 (NLT) No matter who or what comes against me, I have to remind myself that God is for me. He is not against me! He doesn’t fight against me or find ways to …
He provides me rest in rich, green fields beside streams of refreshing water. He soothes my fears.Psalm 23:2 (VOICE) I love a day when I have nothing I need to do and I can just rest… Lord,You lead me to rest.I pray I may follow you,Leaving my caresresting on your capable shoulders.Thank you for being …
The Far Reaches of Grace 