361 illustrations found
In 2013, SpaceX engineers began attempting something that seemed impossible — landing an orbital rocket booster upright after launch, then reusing it for another flight....
Romans 8:28-39 is Paul's triumphant conclusion to his argument about life in the Spirit. The golden chain (foreknew-predestined-called-justified-glorified) assures believers that God's purpose will not fail. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love in Christ.
In November 1873, Horatio Spafford stood on a ship crossing the Atlantic, knowing that somewhere beneath those cold waters, his four daughters had drowned weeks...
On December 21, 2015, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster descended from space and landed upright at Cape Canaveral — the first time in history...
When Fanny Crosby was six weeks old, a careless doctor's mistake left her permanently blind. She would never see a sunrise, a flower, or a...
In 1892, German anatomist Julius Wolff documented something remarkable about human bone: it doesn't just endure stress — it grows stronger because of it. When...
In the film *The Shawshank Redemption*, a man named Andy Dufresne sits in a prison cell he didn't deserve. Wrongly convicted of murder, he faces...
Every day, the DNA inside each of your cells suffers tens of thousands of breaks, nicks, and chemical wounds — from sunlight, from breathing oxygen,...
In *The Shawshank Redemption*, Andy Dufresne spends nineteen years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Every night, hidden behind a poster on his...
In *The Shawshank Redemption*, Andy Dufresne is an innocent man sentenced to life in prison. From his early years at Shawshank, he begins quietly chipping...
In 1660, John Bunyan was arrested for preaching without a license and thrown into Bedford County Jail. He was offered freedom on one condition: stop...
Consider the life of a gardener, tending to a small plot of land. Each morning, they rise early, armed with a spade and a heart full of hope. The soil is often hard and unyielding, the seeds seem so small,...
Perseverance is not simply about enduring hardship; it’s about holding on to the promise that God’s grace sustains us. In Ephesians 2:8-9, we are reminded that it is by grace we have been saved through faith, and this is not...
Beloved, the heart of Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. It reminds us that our perseverance in faith is not about striving harder but resting deeper in God's unmerited...
As we delve into 2 Timothy 1:7, we are reminded that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. This foundational truth speaks to our call to persevere in faith, even amidst trials....
In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are reminded that "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” This verse is a beautiful reminder of the heart of perseverance—grounded not in our own strength,...
As we reflect on Jeremiah 29:11, we are reminded of God’s profound promise: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and...
Consider the story of a young woman named Sarah, who found herself in a challenging season of life. After graduating from college, she faced a bleak job market and mounting student loans. In the midst of her struggles, she often...
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us with profound clarity: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This promise was given...
As we dive into the profound words of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we encounter a love that is not just a feeling but a deliberate choice, a commitment to foster relationships that reflect God’s heart. This passage teaches us that love...
Imagine a father teaching his young daughter how to ride a bicycle. He holds the back of the seat, steadying her, while she wobbles uncertainly. With every push forward, she feels the thrill of possibility mixed with the fear of...
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God has plans for us, plans for hope and a future, even when we find ourselves in the midst of uncertainty. Think of Anna, a member of our community who faced a daunting challenge. After...
Imagine a community garden, where every person's unique plant contributes to a beautiful mosaic of color and life. Each gardener nurtures their patch with perseverance, patience, and love, understanding that growth takes time. Just as our Heavenly Father tends to...
As we reflect on John 14:6, where Jesus boldly states, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” we find a profound source of encouragement for our journey of faith. This promise is not merely theoretical; it’s a lifeline...