“Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling, and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about waysContinue reading “Denial or Fulfillment?”
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Worth
“The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:20-22 NLT) If someone asksContinue reading “Worth”
Our Deepest Regret
“For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. Theres’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT) Do you have regrets? I sure do, and, if I’d let them, they wouldContinue reading “Our Deepest Regret”
The Purifying Power of Prayer
“The angel of the Lord appeared to him (Gideon) and said, ‘Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!’” (Judges 6:12 NLT) When the angel came to Gideon he was “at the bottom of a winepress to hide the grain from the Midianites.” Gideon was a lot of things, but he wasn’t a “Mighty hero,” yetContinue reading “The Purifying Power of Prayer”
Who Are You Worshipping?
“’These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) These words from Isaiah 29:13 challenge me because every day I pour over words to share, most of which are channeled through my mindContinue reading “Who Are You Worshipping?”
Why Are You Crying?
“And many will turn away from Me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And the Good News about the KingdomContinue reading “Why Are You Crying?”
Are You Content?
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For IContinue reading “Are You Content?”
Unrelenting Hunger
“God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6 NLT) When you’re hungry, what is it that you most long to have to satisfy that hunger? Often, unfortunately for those of us with Diabetes, our thoughts turn to sweets. For me I envision a warm, bubbling piece ofContinue reading “Unrelenting Hunger”
A Tribute to Kannamma – A Life Transformed by Love
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?’ She said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, whoContinue reading “A Tribute to Kannamma – A Life Transformed by Love”
Who’s Building God’s Kingdom?
“May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10 NLT) Is it safe to assume that to the extent God’s will is done on earth, to that extent His Kingdom will come? What IS God’s Kingdom? How will we know when it has come? TheContinue reading “Who’s Building God’s Kingdom?”