Author Archives: JARoss

2 Chronicles 32:6-8 Then Hezekiah encouraged them by saying: “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the Lord our GodContinue reading “Only Me”

Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forwardContinue reading “These Promises Endure”

Romans 4:18-22 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping – believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!” And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though at about 100 years of age, he figured his bodyContinue reading “Be An Abraham”

Romans 4:13-5:16. Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. If God’s promise is only for those who obey the law, then faith is not necessary and the promise isContinue reading “Faith, not Obedience”

Psalm 11:1-7 (NLT) I trust in the Lord for protection.So why do you say to me,  “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right.The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can theContinue reading “It Never Will”

Romans 2:25-29 The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God’s law. But if you don’t obey God’s law, you are no better off than an uncircumcised Gentile. And if the Gentiles obey God’s law, won’t God declare them to be his own people? In fact, uncircumcised Gentiles who keep God’s lawContinue reading “An Eternal Truth”

1 Chronicles 21:7-13   God was very displeased with the census, and he punished Israel for it. Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census. Please forgive my guilt for doing this foolish thing.” Then the Lord spoke to Gad, David’s seer. This was the message: “Go and say toContinue reading “Earn Them”

1 Chronicles 19:1-4 Some time after this, King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun became king. David said, “I am going to show loyalty to Hanun because his father, Nahash, was always loyal to me.” So David sent messengers to express sympathy to Hanun about his father’s death. But when David’s ambassadorsContinue reading “What Truly Matters”

I redeemed my children from Egypt. I released them from slavery. I led them through a wilderness, teaching them along the way to take care of themselves and to trust in me.  I did many miracles for them and in front of their very eyes. Do you not remember your slavery? You once were consciousContinue reading “A True Work of Art”

1 Chronicles 15:16-22 David also ordered the Levite leaders to appoint a choir of Levites who were singers and musicians to sing joyful songs to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals. So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel along with his fellow Levites: Asaph, son of Berekiah, and Ethan son of Kushaiah fromContinue reading “Strengths and Gifts”