Aalyn

“This is important. Scripture repeatedly says we’re saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, not by our works. We are saved entirely and eternally by His works.”
― Tara-Leigh Cobble, The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible

“When the Scripture speaks of a servant's life, we hear of a time of preparation....”
― Janette Oke, The Birthright

“Hope is about believing in the possibility of something wonderful or miraculous taking place---about opening one's heart to the greatness to come. Hope enables us to envision a brighter future---and the outflow of hope is the gift of peace in the time of waiting and anticipating.”
― Tasha Layton, Look What You've Done: The Lies We Believe & The Truth That Sets Us Free

“In 40:31 he says to wait for God because God will renew their strength as they wait for Him. The word wait is the Hebrew word qavah, which means 'to bind together, to be joined, to meet, to expect, to be confident, trust, endure.' If we read this verse with all those definitions included, it would say, 'Those who are bound together with the Lord, joined with the Lord, who meet with the Lord, who confidently expect and trust and endure... will renew their strength.' The image here is more than just an expression of time; it's an expression of unity. It's about relationship--knowing Him, trusting His character. When we live in that space, He strengthens us for whatever we're enduring.”
― Tara-Leigh Cobble, The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible