Mark 4:14-20, “The farmer plants seed by taking God’s word to others. The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away. The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. But …
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Powerful People
Psalm 146:3-5, “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God.” Has …
One Day At A Time
Matthew 6: 27, 33-34, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? But seek first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its …
Staying Balanced and Focused
1 Peter 4:7, “The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” Everyone, no matter who they are, is saying more and more, “We are living in unprecedented times.” Historically, there have always been times of crisis. Now, we have new issues in our world, and in my …
Instead
Ephesians 4:23-24, “Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – truly righteous and holy.” The Holy Spirit empowers and transforms those who are Christians, exalts Christ, provides knowledge and application of the Scriptures, guides us into truth, helps us grow in holiness, and …
Not Getting Side-Tracked
Philippians 2:12-13, “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to …
Thlipsis – Crushings
Romans 5:1-3, “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward …
Attitudes That People Don’t See
Matthew 5:22, “But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.” NLT “But I say to you that everyone …
Consistency Is The Key
Psalm 15:2, “Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.” David gives us a description in Psalm 15 of the requirements of living a blameless life and being morally upright in …
When Sleep Does Not Come Easily
Psalm 3:5; 8, “I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. Victory comes from you O LORD. May you bless your people.” When I get out of bed each morning, I have an app on my iPhone connected to our bed that gives me my …