Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, that person is a new creation! The old has gone, the new is here!.’ (2 Corinthians 5:17); ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good,… Continue Reading Transforming The Old Into The New – It’s Not Just For Restoring Automobiles
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(21) He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. (22) He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.’ (Daniel 2:21-22) History is always around us and with us. Sometimes we… Continue Reading Get A Clue – Tune Into The Holy Spirit & Read Your Bible!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.’ (Psalm 90:17); ‘Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense (and nothing else).’ (Proverbs 12:11); ‘A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,… Continue Reading Establish The Work Of Your Hands
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(26) They will perish, but You <God> remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them and they will be discarded. (27) But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.’ (Psalm 102:26-27) The recent news of former President Jimmy Carter’s passing likely did not surprise… Continue Reading We Come & Go, But God Is Forever Here
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,> “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”’ (John 14:26) After a long break, such as our Christmas/New Year’s two-week break our MNL Life Group has each year, I cannot… Continue Reading We Have Access To The Best Search Engine Ever – The Holy Spirit!
By Pastor Ron Tipton I remember an interview with Allen Iverson (NBA player – https://youtu.be/tknXRyUEJtU) where he was asked about “practice” and his participation. His rant ran counter to everything I had ever heard from anyone. I had heard the instruction that “you play like you practice”. Iverson’s rant communicated to me a “ego-focused”, “I… Continue Reading Practice Like You Play (& Pray): It Won’t Make You Perfect, But It Will Make You Better
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them.’ (1 John 4:5); ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his… Continue Reading Relax & Enjoy The Holidays; Keep Up His Good Work
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<The Lord said to King Jehoshaphat,> “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you. ”’ (2 Chronicles 20:17)… Continue Reading Don’t Outsmart Yourself; Listen To The Lord!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Solomon writes,> (1) My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, (2) turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— (3) indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, (4) and if you look for it as for silver and search… Continue Reading Accept The Truth, Speak The Truth, & Know The Truth
