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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 Communication Build Others Up? Or Does It Tear Others Down?
Proverbs 13:3 NLTThose who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. Have you ever regretted something that you said to someone? Or have you ever had to walk back comments that came out in the heat of an argument? James 1:19 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: […]
Are You Giving All That You’ve Got? Or Are You Holding Back?
Mark 12:43-44 NLTJesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” Are we giving […]
If You Believe In Jesus, You Have Everything You Need To Exercise Your Faith
Mark 11:24-25 NLTI tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. ” Past, present, and future; With regards to […]
It Is Time To Start Using Your God-Given Talents, Now More Than Ever
Romans 12:6-8 NLTIn his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your […]
Sometimes We Don’t Have To Fix Everything; It Is Always Better When God Provides The Solution
Revelation 22:11-12 NLTLet the one who is doing harm continue to do harm; let the one who is vile continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; let the one who is holy continue to be holy.” “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay […]
Let Your Example Stand As A Witness To Your Faith In Jesus Christ And What He Can Do In A Person’s Life
Acts 20:35 NLTAnd I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” The example that we are will speak more to the people around us than the words […]
Don’t Blow Your Top; it Will Not Get You The Result You Seek
Proverbs 19:11 NLTSensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Anger is a very damaging emotion. James 1:19-20 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. When do we […]
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 […]
When We Proclaim Our Faith In Jesus Christ, Be Prepared For The Response
Acts 17:32-34 NLTWhen they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul’s discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and […]
If You Are Looking For Encouragement, It Is Time To Encourage Those Around You
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. This week’s theme that keeps appearing to me is fellowship, which is a vitally important part of the Christian life. Interesting about that is that the government is starting to loosen up […]
The Christian Life Is A Team Sport, There Is No Reward For Solo Flyers!
Hebrews 12:1-2 NLTTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by […]
Our Greatest Spiritual Growth Will Come From Our Challenges With Others
Hebrews 10:24-25 NLTLet us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. As a Christian, living in other people’s presence is an […]
There Is Only One Way To Live In Unity With Others, Lay Your Life Down For Others
1 Peter 3:8-12 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. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has […]
The Spirit Of Forgiveness Must Be The Heart Posture of A Follower Of Jesus Christ
Colossians 3:12-13 NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. This concept is hard for us to wrap […]