Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.’ (Proverbs 19:21); ‘The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.’ (Proverbs 20:5); ‘To this <purpose> you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should… Continue Reading What Is Your Purpose?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(11) And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. (12) The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on… Continue Reading Be Awake, Be Aware
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.’ (Psalm 32:8); ‘Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9) When… Continue Reading Put Your Bible Theory Into Practice
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(15) The person with the Spirit makes judgments about all things, but such a person is not subject to merely human judgments, (16) for, “Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.‘ (1 Corinthians 2:15-16); ‘The wisdom of the prudent is to give… Continue Reading Have Faith To Prevail, With Discipline To Confront Reality
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.’ (Psalms 90:17); ‘(4) Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, (5) for each one should… Continue Reading Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(1) My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. (2) Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. (3) If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and… Continue Reading Being Inclusive Should Not Bring a Change in Identity
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(16) Rejoice always, (17) pray continually, (18) give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (19) Do not quench the Spirit.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19) I can be self-depreciating and very critical of myself. Way back in the ‘day’, I had gone out and fixed an extremely critical… Continue Reading Don’t Let Self-Depreciation Quench The Holy Spirit!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Ezekiel,> (2) “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? (3) You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the… Continue Reading Shepherds Care for Their Flocks
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,> “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.’ (Matthew 7:12); ‘(7) In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness (8) and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so… Continue Reading Give Respect to Gain Respect
