In 1 Peter, the apostle Peter writes to believers scattered across various regions, offering words of encouragement and hope during their trials. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God, sanctified by the Spirit, and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. This foundational truth underscores their...

Most things worth having in life do not come easy. We can look at so many people and think that we want what they have- their popularity, their fame, and their wealth. However, we do not realize that a lot of those things come at a cost. Sometimes their families...

In our theme passage today, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah to the Israelites who are in exile in Babylon. Despite their circumstances, God instructs them to build, plant, and grow. He encourages them to seek the peace and prosperity of the city where they are held captive, promising that...

“Plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” - this is what the LORD reveals to Jeremiah immediately after he received a devastating word. The LORD told Jeremiah he and his people would be in Babylon for 70 years. For many of us,...

Most of the time when today’s featured verse is quoted, it’s by someone who is expecting the Lord to fulfill a monetary need. While that is part of the promise, this verse embodies so much more. The word “riches” here means His abundant fullness, peace, joy, love, faith, etc. We...