Articles for tag: comfort, faith, truth

February 1, 2026

Scriptureinlife

Is Faith Supposed to Feel Comforting: Yes, and No | ScriptureInLife

Faith and comfort are frequently assumed to travel together. The person who is walking closely with God should feel a sense of peace and assurance — and when that feeling is absent, something may have gone wrong. But Scripture presents a more complicated relationship between faith and feeling than this assumption allows. The Mistaken Assumption Genuine faith produces comfort as a consistent feeling. The well-known promises of Scripture — do not be anxious, the peace that surpasses understanding, my yoke is easy — are descriptions of the emotional state that faith produces. If you are not feeling comforted, either your

February 1, 2026

Scriptureinlife

Why Scripture Speaks Through Quotes: The Word Meets Your Moment | ScriptureInLife

The use of Scripture in personal devotion has a long and legitimate history. But it is worth examining what it means for God’s word to meet you in a specific moment — and whether the way we sometimes use scripture-as-quote captures what Scripture actually intends. The Mistaken Assumption Scripture functions primarily as a collection of applicable quotes. You find the verse that fits your situation, apply it as encouragement or instruction, and move forward. The more verses you can deploy in the right situations, the more scriptural your life is. Scripture is a reference library organized by need. What Scripture