Lamentations 3:22-23 "Morning Person" (Endurance Week 1)

Lamentations 3:22-23 "Morning Person" (Endurance Week 1)

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ESV Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,...
1 Peter 5:10 "Indeterminate Growth " (Suffering Week 4)

1 Peter 5:10 "Indeterminate Growth " (Suffering Week 4)

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (ESV) And the God...
Romans 8:18 "Glory For Eternity" (Suffering Week 3)

Romans 8:18 "Glory For Eternity" (Suffering Week 3)

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (ESV) I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing...
2 Corinthians 12:10 "Strength in Weakness" (Suffering Week 2)

2 Corinthians 12:10 "Strength in Weakness" (Suffering Week 2)

For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (ESV) For the sake of Christ, then, I am content...
Psalm 23:4 "The Shadow" (Suffering Week 1)

Psalm 23:4 "The Shadow" (Suffering Week 1)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. (ESV) Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no...
Matthew 5:10 "Treated Like Jesus"(Blessed Week 8)

Matthew 5:10 "Treated Like Jesus"(Blessed Week 8)

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ESV “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” NIV Growing...
Matthew 5:9 "Family Resemblance" (Blessed Week 7)

Matthew 5:9 "Family Resemblance" (Blessed Week 7)

 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” ESV “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” NIV My second-born son came into the world a little...
Matthew 5:8 "The Pure Mess" (Blessed Week 6)

Matthew 5:8 "The Pure Mess" (Blessed Week 6)

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” ESV “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” NIV Nobody strived for purity more than the Pharisees. Convinced they were...
Matthew 5:7 "The Deserving Son" (Blessed Week 5)

Matthew 5:7 "The Deserving Son" (Blessed Week 5)

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” ESV “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” NIV Mercy is able to redeem the rebellious, but it’s what offends the self-righteous. Stay...