Ephesians 6
The Battle Is Waging! Who Do You Think The Enemy Is?
Ephesians 6:12 NLTFor we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. In my lifetime, this is the most divided society that I have ever experienced. People are saying that in the […]
Is There Ever A Time To Take Things Into Your Own Hands? The Answer May Suprise You!
Matthew 5:43-48 NLT“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, […]
Do You Have The Patience To Wait For God To Serve His Justice?
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. WOW… What a couple of […]
Does Your Life Reflect The Greatest Love To Those Around You? If Not, It Could Be What You Are Taking In
John 15:13 NLTThere is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. There is not one single verse that produces more tears in my eyes than this one. I find it interesting that God has put this verse on my heart today to write about and ponder, especially being Memorial Day […]
Are You Ready To Give Your Account?
Romans 14:12-13 NLTYes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. On occasion, there are verses that, for some reason, I can’t shake. These verses pop off the […]
When Our Focus Is On Our Contribution To The Kingdom of God, He “Will Give You Everything You Need”
Matthew 6:33 NLTSeek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. WOW… what a couple of months we’ve had. The Covid-19 virus swept through and turned the world upside down. We’ve been told to stay in place, wear masks in public places (I’m still creeped […]
There Is Only One Law That When Followed Will Fulfill ALL Other Laws
Matthew 22:36-40 NLT“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and […]
With New Found Faith In Jesus, Your Life Will Change
1 Peter 4:3-5 NLTYou have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy—their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols. Of course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they […]
When We Are At Odds With Others, We Are Truly At Odds With God
Philippians 4:11 NLTNot that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. How can we not live in joy if this was the way we look at our life? Can I be so secure in my faith in God that I don’t need to defend my […]
The Greatest Sacrifice You Will Make Is To Lay Your Life Down For A Friend, This Is True Love!
James 2:8 NLTYes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” I’ve been trying to post an encouraging word on Facebook since we face an unprecedented situation with this virus. So I’ll occasionally scroll the feed, and I come across some posts that […]
Sometimes The Best Thing To Do Is Wait. This Is Not A Passive Thing To Do, But One That Shows Great Strength!
Psalm 62:1-2 NLTI wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. How are you doing with all of this coronavirus waiting? Are you cheering for those who are protesting? Or are you mad at them for getting […]
There Is Truth, The Question Is Are You Dialed Into The Real Truth
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. “Be on guard.” Unless your mind is fixed on the truth, you will fall for anything. For a Christian, the only place where we will find the truth is in the Bible. If we are […]
The Way We Look At Others Will Be The Way Our Heavenly Father Looks At Us
Romans 14:10-13 NLTSo why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the LORD, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’” Yes, […]
The Real Battle Is Inside Not Outside. Change The Way You Look At Your Circumstances and Win The Battle
Proverbs 28:4 NLTTo reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. What fights “the wicked”? “To obey the law is to fight them.” Ephesians 6:12 NLTFor we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in […]
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.”
1 Peter 3:8 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. “Finally, all of you should be of one mind.” How do we do this? After all, the other person is doing it wrong, and they […]