“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 (NIV) We, as believers, have learned through trial and error that Jesus’ ways are better than our … Read more
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV) Into Your hands I commit again With all I am for You, Lord You hold my world In the palm … Read more
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 (ESV) “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 (ESV) Maybe you have had a situation where you are talking to someone who has no faith or belief in Jesus, and they make the statement, “I … Read more
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 (NIV) Jesus wants the world to see His followers acting and speaking differently because of their relationship with Him. His words have a twofold purpose in this scripture. To love one another because … Read more
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) In one way or another, … Read more
“…seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (ESV) Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7 contain a summary of the teachings and ethics of Jesus on how to live based on the law of love, even of your enemies, and not the old … Read more
“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.” Matthew 12:36 (NIV) Why do people gossip? Some of the reasons are to feel superior; to get revenge; to feel like part of the group; out of jealousy; and so on. As … Read more
“Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 (NLT) One of the most difficult realities for believers is maintaining the right God attitude when we see people around us who are succeeding through … Read more
For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life:he even shares his own glory and his own goodness with us! 2 Peter 1:3 (TLB) We cannot have a better friend than Jesus. He is with us through good and bad, thick … Read more
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7 (NIV) Praise God! He delivers on His promises. Part of Numbers 23:19 reads, “Does he promise and not fulfill?” Thank you, Lord: We … Read more