Measuring God’s Promises
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:17-22 For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” (v. 20 NLT) A new year. It used to seem so exciting to
Amy Clemens January 1, 2023
God’s promises are overwhelmingly big and good, and only a big, good, and righteous God could fulfill them.
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:17-22 For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” (v. 20 NLT) A new year. It used to seem so exciting to
Read: Joshua 23:8-16 You know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised
Read: Jeremiah 29:10-23 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Read: Matthew 6:31-34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (v. 34 NIV) Worry is like a ravenous
Read: Matthew 6:5-15 Pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (v. 6) There are public rewards, and there are private
Read: John 15:1-5 Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (v. 5) Fruitfulness is something
Read: Psalm 92 But the godly will flourish like palm trees . . . For they are transplanted to the LORD’s own house. (vv. 12-13 NLT) Over the years, I’ve gotten a kick out
Read: Luke 1:26-38 For nothing will be impossible with God. (v. 37) God is bigger than we think. Perhaps we think something is impossible. Perhaps the textbooks of scientific theory declare
Read: Hebrews 4:14-16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (v. 16)
With a bachelors in journalism from Texas Tech University and a masters from Western Theological Seminary, Amy Clemens enjoys all things writing, particularly about the life of faith. She is blessed with a family that includes husband Fred, five children, and five grandchildren.
Amy has just published her first book, "Walking When You'd Rather Fly: Meditations on Faith After the Fall," which weaves her journey from childhood abuse toward healing and spiritual growth with a practical theology for the big story of God. You can find out more about the book and author at walkingwhenyoudratherfly.com.