Author: Gary Bird

Worry is something we all deal with at some point in life. Whether it’s concerns […]

Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness is a blueprint for […]

Matthew 11:28-30 is one of the most tender invitations in Scripture. Jesus offers rest to […]

Micah 6:8 is a powerful verses because it boils down God’s expectations for His people […]

The Book of Ruth is a short but powerful story in the Old Testament. Though […]

The book of Revelation paints a picture of the future for believers: a new heaven, […]

There are many things people delight in: sports, work, education, family—the list could go on. […]

Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good […]

Isaiah 47:13 “Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, […]

Revelation 4:11: “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for […]

Revelation 3:1 says “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things […]

Revelation 12:9: “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]

In Isaiah 6, Isaiah, a prophet of God, was given a vision of the Lord […]

Revelation 3:20  “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my […]

There’s something special about the early days of being a Christian. Do you remember what […]

Most people assume that following God just means following rules, but that’s not the whole […]

In Romans 8, Paul draws a line between two ways of living: one led by […]

2 Chronicles 24:2 And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the […]

The Bible is God’s instruction manual for a profitable life. II Timothy 3:16 says, “All […]

II Chronicles 26:16 “But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his […]

“Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 16:3 Priscilla and Aquila’s […]

2 Timothy 2:25a In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves When I was younger, I […]

Many people think they need to clean up their lives before coming to God, as […]

When we think of faith, it’s easy to imagine it as something we simply have […]

In 1 Chronicles 28:10, there’s a story about a father, King David, who has a […]

“For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the […]

In Psalm 19:13, David prays, “Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them […]

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, […]

(Ezekiel 33:32, James 1:23) It’s easy to fall into the trap of hearing God’s Word […]

Psalm 84:11 assures us that “no good thing will He withhold from them that walk […]

The Bible gives us a picture in Psalm 85:10a:“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness…”  […]

1 Chronicles 10:6: “So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died […]

“Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts […]

Faith isn’t something that happens just once in a believer’s life. It’s like a journey […]

Ezekiel 34:4, God rebukes the unfaithful shepherds of Israel, saying, “The diseased have ye not […]

This world can be a crazy place, full of deception and confusion when it comes […]

In John 13, we find Jesus at the end of His earthly ministry. Knowing that […]

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]

John 17:9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them […]

In today’s society, the battle between contentment and the love of money rages on. Often, […]

As Jesus stood before Pilate, at the very end of His earthly life, He knew […]

Have you ever judged something by how it looked or sounded, only to realize you […]

“Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” […]

In John 7:17, Jesus tells us that if we are willing to do God’s will, […]

Paul’s change from Saul, a persecutor of Christians, to one of the greatest preachers of […]

In the hills of Judah, among the olive trees and towns, the prophet Micah spoke […]

Jude 1:21 says, “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of […]

Ezekiel 22:26-30 paints a sobering picture of Israel’s spiritual condition. God had seen enough of […]

Ezekiel 14:2-3: “And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, […]

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts […]

In Colossians 3, Paul gives believers a clear guide to developing Christian character. It’s a […]

1 Timothy 4:1-3 The Bible warns us that in the last days, some will depart […]

In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of material things. […]

“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he […]

When we read through the book of Ecclesiastes, we see a man who experienced the […]

In John 14, Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure. It is the night […]

Isaiah 65:5 says, “Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I […]

In the book of James, we find a powerful reminder of the nature of life: […]

Ephesians 5:21-25 provides a foundational teaching on the concept of submission, instructing believers to “submit […]

Ephesians 5:19 instructs us, “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing […]

Ephesians 5:18 instructs us, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be […]

Ephesians 5:17 says, “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the […]

Ephesians 5:16 instructs us to be “redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”  Time […]

Ephesians 5:15 says, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise.” […]

Ephesians 5:10-11 says, “Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with […]

Ephesians 5:8 reminds us, “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in […]

In Ephesians 5:4, the Bible says, “Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are […]

How does a young child love? A child’s love is pure, simple, and sincere. They […]

As we begin our journey through Ephesians 5, focusing on what it means to be […]

In Ephesians 4:30, Paul gives a clear command to believers: “And grieve not the holy […]

Ephesians 1 is filled with truths about who we are in Christ. In this passage, […]

In Ephesians 2:1, the phrase “You hath he quickened” marks a significant spiritual transformation. The […]

Imagine a time when God’s people had drifted so far from His ways that His […]

Peter was a man much like many of us today. He was married, owned a […]

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall […]

The heart is a complex thing. We can’t fully understand someone else’s heart because we […]

From the very beginning, God’s plan for salvation was set into motion through a miraculous […]

In the book of 2 Kings, the story of Elisha’s servant, Gehazi, who witnessed a […]

Proverbs 14:4 states, “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is […]

Proverbs 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh […]

Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is […]

This verse presents a clear contrast between two types of people: those with slack hands […]

In 1 Kings 12:8, Rehoboam, the son of Solomon and grandson of David, had just […]

If you have ever been job hunting, you understand what benefit packages are. Employers often […]

We live in a society that loves quick and cheap solutions. The microwave and dollar […]

Proverbs 16:16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get […]

Everyone desires good things for themselves, and that’s only natural. We desire mercy. We expect […]

Psalm 41:1-2 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in […]

A lady went to her pastor and said, “I won’t be attending church anymore.”  Surprised, […]

The Bible makes it clear that we must protect our hearts. But it’s not referring […]

Proverbs 10:22 says, “The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no […]

Proverbs 6:1-2 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken […]

The fear of the LORD and the knowledge of God are often misunderstood concepts among […]

The Bible isn’t just a history book; it’s full of lessons, stories about people’s character, […]

In I Samuel 22:2, we find David in a rather unexpected place. David, who was […]

One of the hardest things to do as a human is to resist seeking vengeance […]

Psalm 25:10 says, “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such […]

Psalm 78 is a beautiful chapter that recounts the history of Israel and the mighty […]

In II Samuel 9:1, we see a powerful moment as David takes full control of […]

2 Samuel 12:12 For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before […]

In II Samuel 15 and the surrounding chapters, we see David, a man after God’s […]

“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first […]

In life, we sometimes face situations that need our immediate attention and decisions. But we […]

Samson’s story is a powerful reminder of the dangers of flirting with sin and living […]

The book of Judges contains some of the most chaotic and shocking stories in the […]

In 1 Samuel 13:19, we read, “Now there was no smith found throughout all the […]

1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or […]

King Saul started his career with humility and a sense of unworthiness. When he was […]

One of the most painful things for a Christian parent is to see their children […]

In Judges 6:12, the Angel of the LORD calls Gideon a “mighty man of valor.” […]

Lust is an unlawful desire that leads us away from God’s will. The Bible provides […]

After the exodus from Egypt, the Israelites witnessed incredible works of God, from the parting […]

Acts 16:30-31 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be […]

Many people desire to be a part of a growing church. I know I do! […]

In the Old Testament, God instructed the Israelites to set up cities of refuge. These […]

Acts 8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was […]

In Joshua 9, we find a fascinating account of deception and its lasting consequences. The […]

Numbers 32:1 Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very […]

Yesterday, as I was pushing someone towards our wheelchair van, which is pictured on the […]

The story of John Mark in the New Testament is a powerful example of redemption […]

In Acts 14, we read about Paul and Barnabas returning to visit the new believers […]

In a humble room, Jesus and His disciples gathered for what would be their last […]

In the Gospel of John, Jesus Christ is referred to as the “Light of the […]

Recently, the president of El Salvador was interviewed about his country’s miraculous turnaround from one […]

The world often tells us to “follow our heart” and that everything will turn out […]

Everyone loves getting blessings! It’s universal. We enjoy new things in abundance. The children of […]

When we think of family, images of mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters often come to […]

Deuteronomy 34:10: “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom […]

Acts 1:6-8: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt […]

In Mark 5:25-34, we read about a woman who had suffered for 12 long years. […]

Philemon 2b says, “…to the church in thy house.” In the early days of Christianity, […]

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a […]

We all long for those moments when we feel on top of the world, where […]

“And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the Lord […]

“Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour’s landmark, which they of old time have set in […]

In the Bible, Jesus often used simple, everyday objects to explain profound truths.  One of […]

Why We Struggle to Share the Good News In Mark 1:44-45, we find a stirring […]

Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the Lord thy God hath cast them […]

It seems to be in our nature to forget. History teaches us lessons, yet time […]

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be […]

“Mightier than the waves of the sea is the LORD on high.” Psalm 93:4 In […]

“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and […]

“Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against the Lord, we will […]

In ancient Judah, during a turbulent time when empires clashed and nations crumbled, King Zedekiah […]

A busybody is defined as one who is “aggressively  attentive to the regulation and management […]

“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because […]

Have you ever had a thought just unexpectedly pop into your mind? Often, our thoughts […]

Imagine you have two apple trees in your backyard. One is nourished, well-tended, and produces […]

“And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath […]

In the story of Peter and Judas stands as a powerful reminder of the spiritual […]

The cross, an ancient instrument of death, was a symbol of terror and pain. Invented […]

“The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew […]

“For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the […]

In a time of deep spiritual crisis, the nation of Israel found themselves distant from […]

In our lives, we often encounter crossroads, faced with decisions that test our faith and […]

Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy […]

“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope […]

“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not […]

Ezra 7:13 “I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and […]

Luke 14:21 “So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master […]

In the realm of emotions, joy stands out as a powerful force—one that isn’t fleeting […]

Luke 13:6-9, we find a parable about a fig tree planted in a vineyard, which, […]

Luke 12:29-31 “And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, […]

Luke 10:41-42 “And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and […]

Luke 8:27 “And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the […]

Jesus and His disciples were surrounded by Pharisees and some teachers of the law. These […]

In our modern world, many find it easy to dismiss the practices of talking to […]

In the serene garden of Eden, we find the first example of temptation in human […]

Daniel 3:7: “Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the […]

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” […]

Psalms 119 is a treasure trove of insight, comfort, and guidance, and it offers a […]

“If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3  Nehemiah was a […]

In the book of Nehemiah, chapter 2, Nehemiah, the cupbearer to the king, held a […]

In the Bible mountains stand as a backdrop for many stories.  Among these, the experiences […]

In a time of uncertainty and questioning among God’s people, a significant challenge to leadership […]

Korah, alongside Dathan, Abiram, and 250 leaders, stood against Moses and Aaron, questioning their leadership […]

The story of Hosea is set in a tumultuous period of Israel’s history. Hosea, a […]

“Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led […]

Every one of us has been blessed with unique gifts from God. These aren’t just […]

In the epistle to Timothy, Paul urges, “keep that which is committed to thy trust…” […]

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call […]

And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony […]

Abram was living comfortably in Haran, surrounded by his family and all that was familiar. […]

“And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here […]

“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that […]

In the busyness and trials of life, finding true rest can seem like a distant […]

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; […]

Often, we believe that a bit of success in our lives would solve all our […]

Jacob’s tale begins with a choice that many of us can relate to – the […]

In the book of Genesis, we find the stirring account of Joseph, a man whose […]

“And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, if the plague be in the […]

Exceeding Abundantly Above All We Ask or Think “Now unto him that is able to […]

“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with […]

Imagine a master builder at work, carefully selecting each material, considering the purpose of every […]

In the heart of the Old Testament lies a story of liberation, a journey that […]

In the beautiful story of Jacob and Rachel, we find a powerful example of love-driven […]

n Leviticus 9, where Aaron, under God’s command, offers sacrifices that symbolize atonement and fellowship […]

After Israel was freed from Egypt and witnessed many wonders, they faced a challenge and […]

“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow […]

In the heart of the Scriptures, encapsulated beautifully by Paul in 1 Corinthians 10:1b: “…All […]

Imagine standing on the banks of the Nile River, watching as families gather lambs and […]

Bitter Beginnings, Sweet End  “So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went […]

Have you ever faced a task so big, you wondered how it could ever be […]

In the heart of Exodus, we find a pivotal moment where the Israelites, having been […]

In the bustling port city of Corinth, a place teeming with cultural diversity and a […]

Why are we, as Christians, held so tightly by the love of Christ? What drives […]