More Blessed to Give?

“And 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.’” (Acts 20:35 NLT) What if we sincerely and genuinely believed generosity was good for us? Could part of theContinue reading “More Blessed to Give?”

How Do You View Others?

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (John 10:10-11 NLT) How we view others, whether individually or collectively, is a reflection of what’s in our heart. InContinue reading “How Do You View Others?”

Home!

“Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6 NLT) What comes to the forefront of your mind when you think about heaven? Yes, it somewhat depends on your frame of reference. If you’ve known andContinue reading “Home!”

Are You Amazed?

“Jesus and His companions went to the town of Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, He went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at His teaching, for He taught with real authority – quite unlike the teachers of religious law.” (Mark 1:21-22 NLT) What are the top 10 most amazingContinue reading “Are You Amazed?”

Choices Have Consequences

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 NLT) We make our choices, then our choices make us! Everything we do, for good or ill, has a corresponding consequence. A consequence is a result or outcome, whether it’s good orContinue reading “Choices Have Consequences”

The Ones We Love (Part 2)

“Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11 NLT) Every human being who has ever lived, yes, even Jesus, has been bornContinue reading “The Ones We Love (Part 2)”

The Ones We Love

“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 all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “The Ones We Love”

The Cost of Our Choices

“Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted.” (Proverbs 2:11-12 NLT) Satan’s goal is to make right things look wrong and wrong things look right. “What’s wrong with love?” is often a question asked by two people of theContinue reading “The Cost of Our Choices”

Praying For Children (Part 3)

“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You.” (1 Samuel 1:27) *This is day 3 of 3 days of this helpful guide in praying for children by Sylvia Gunter. Used with permission. These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and privilege of a parentContinue reading “Praying For Children (Part 3)”

Praying For Children (Part 2)

“Lord, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked of You.” (1 Samuel 1:27) *This is day 2 of 3 days of this helpful guide in praying for children by Sylvia Gunter. Used with permission. These Scripture-based prayers are dedicated to this most important responsibility and privilege of a parentContinue reading “Praying For Children (Part 2)”