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Tag Archives: Bible Promises

12 Bible Promises to Live By

Steve Durkac Posted on February 14, 2024 by Steve DurkacApril 23, 2024

Here are 12 Bible promises that have an application to an array of different trials or circumstances of living with a biblical faith. One of my favorite quotes on this subject is from Ellen White and it is “If we commit the keeping of our souls to God in the exercise of living faith, His promises will not fail us; … Continue reading →

Posted in Deeper Faith | Tagged Bible Promises, Biblical Reflections, Ephesians 6:12, faith, God's promises, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 54:17, James 1:5, Jeremiah 33:3, John 14:13-14, Mark 11:24, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:7-8, Philippians 4:19, Prayer, Proverbs 3:4-5, Psalms 37:4, Reflection, Romans 6:11, Scripture

8 Scriptures to Know for Pastoral Hospital Visits

Steve Durkac Posted on January 28, 2024 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

There are eight Bible passages/verses that I keep close by when I’m called to a patient’s hospital room. I’ve never unloaded all of them in a single visit and I can’t image a situation where I would reference more than two or three. I’m sharing eight here because they cover the most difficult of circumstances, offering the most helpful insights … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministry Notes | Tagged Bible Promises, chaplain, Hebrews 9:27, hospital chaplain, hospital ministry, hospital visit, Isaiah 41:10, John 16:33, John 9:1-3, Matthew 13:24-30, pastoral care, pastoral ministry, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 46:1, Psalms 116:15, Scripture

Scripture for Hospital Visitation

Steve Durkac Posted on August 3, 2023 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

For me, there is nothing more important in conducting a hospital visit with a patient than sharing an appropriate verse of Scripture. Sharing the right Bible verse will provide encouragement and hope for a Christian hospital patient and family. Here, I want to share some Bible verses for you to choose from to share on your visit. You can share … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministry Notes | Tagged Bible Promises, Bible verses, chaplain, hospital chaplain, hospital visit, pastoral care, pastoral ministry, Scripture

50 Bible Promises for your Problems

Steve Durkac Posted on May 20, 2020 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

There is a promise for every situation and circumstance of life. The Bible is one big promise of God’s response to the great conflict between Christ and Satan. Every word from Genesis to Revelation can be understood in the light of Calvary’s promise. Here, I want to share with you 50 life-issues with a related Bible promise that is appropriate … Continue reading →

Posted in Deeper Faith | Tagged Bible Promises, God's promises, God's Word, Prayer, problems

Do You Have A Life Verse?

Steve Durkac Posted on October 2, 2019 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

When I was baptized in 1981 as a new Protestant follower of Jesus Christ, the pastor who baptized me suggested that I pick a “life verse” and he would read it to the church as we stood in the baptistery. He explained that a life verse would serve my go-to Bible promise through different trials and circumstances as I journeyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Deeper Faith | Tagged Bible Promises, Deuteronomy 6:8-9, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 41:10, Life verse, Pastor Colin Morris, peace, Romans 12:2
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