Kawika Berggren

To Return

S 2 Samuel 14:14 NLT All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away; instead, He devises…

An Answer To Prayer

S Matthew 9:36-38 NLT When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to His disciples, “The harvest is great, but the…

Pleasing myself or pleasing Him?

S 1 Samuel 15:22-23 NLT But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to His voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice and submission…

Love and Grief

S 2 Corinthians 2:1-4 NLT So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved. That is why…

My power and God's power

S Psalm 44:5-7 NLT Only by Your power can we push back our enemies; only in Your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives…

Psalm 44:5 (NLT), Psalm 44:6 (NLT), Psalm 44:7 (NLT)

Despair

S Psalm 69:2-3 NLT Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can’t find a foothold. I am in deep water, and the floods overwhelm me. I am exhausted from crying for help; my throat is parched. My eyes…

Psalm 69:2 (NLT), Psalm 69:3 (NLT)

Walking the path

S Deuteronomy 2:7 NLT "For the LORD your God has blessed you in everything you have done. He has watched your every step through this great wilderness. During these forty years, the LORD your God has…

Deuteronomy 2:7 (NLT)

A Mosquito

S Acts 13:6-12 NLT Afterward they traveled from town to town across the entire island until finally they reached Paphos, where they met a Jewish sorcerer, a false prophet named Bar-Jesus. He had attached…

Acts 13:6 (NLT), Acts 13:7 (NLT), Acts 13:8 (NLT), Acts 13:9 (NLT), Acts 13:10 (NLT), Acts 13:11 (NLT), Acts 13:12 (NLT)

Testing God

S Acts 5:7-10 NLT About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. Peter asked her, “Was this the price you and your husband received for your land?” “Yes,” she replied, “that…

Acts 5:7 (NLT), Acts 5:8 (NLT), Acts 5:9 (NLT), Acts 5:10 (NLT)

Convicted

S Acts 2:37 NLT Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” O Luke writes about what happened when the Holy Spirit came down…

Acts 2:37 (NLT)

Visible Proof

S Exodus 12:13 NLT But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you…

Exodus 12:13 (NLT)

Delayed Reaction

S Exodus 4:31 NLT Then the people of Israel were convinced that the LORD had sent Moses and Aaron. When they heard that the LORD was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and…

Exodus 4:31 (NLT)

Humble Forgiveness

S Genesis 50:19-21 NLT But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could…

Genesis 50:19 (NLT), Genesis 50:20 (NLT), Genesis 50:21 (NLT)

Vigilance

S Luke 19:41-42 NLT But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and…

Luke 19:41 (NLT), Luke 19:42 (NLT)

Guilt

S Genesis 45:5 NLT "But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives." O Joseph just revealed to…

Genesis 45:5 (NLT)

To Be Or Not To Be The Rich Fool

S Luke 12:21 NLT “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” O Jesus sums up the parable of the rich fool. A To have a rich relationship with God…

Luke 12:21 (NLT)

Anger Management 101, King David Style

S Psalm 4:4 NLT Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. O King David gives great advice concerning anger and sin. A Anger, like other emotions, is a reactive…

Psalm 4:4 (NLT)

The One Thing

S Luke 10:42 NLT "There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” O While Jesus was at Martha's and Mary's house, Mary was seated…

Luke 10:42 (NLT)

Wondering

S Genesis 24:21 NLT The servant watched her in silence, wondering whether or not the LORD had given him success in his mission. O The servant had prayed and now wonders if Rebekah is the answer to his…

Genesis 24:21 (NLT)

Peace

S Luke 7:50 NLT And Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” O While Jesus was attending dinner at a Pharisee's house, an immoral woman honors Jesus by cleaning His feet with…

Luke 7:50 (NLT)

Frustrations

S Genesis 16:1-2 NLT Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “The LORD has prevented me from having children.…

Genesis 16:1 (NLT), Genesis 16:2 (NLT)

Reasoning

S Genesis 7:1 NLT When everything was ready, the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous." O God had…

Genesis 7:1 (NLT)

Mastering sin

S Genesis 4:7 NLT "You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and…

Genesis 4:7 (NLT)

Seeing

S Revelation 2:19 NLT “I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things." O God…

Revelation 2:19 (NLT)

Patience

s Psalm 119:81-84a NLT I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? I am shriveled like…

Psalm 119:81 (NLT), Psalm 119:82 (NLT), Psalm 119:83 (NLT), Psalm 119:84 (NLT)