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!
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
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(4) But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (5) to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to Sonship.’ (Galatians 4:4-5) The Israelites during the time of Jesus’ birth were perhaps somewhat expecting a Messiah. It was roughly… Continue Reading The Actual Gift Is Better Than All The Expectations
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”’ (Matthew 6:1); ‘<Jesus said, “Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.”’ (Luke 6:26)… Continue Reading Seek God’s Approval, Even If You Must Stand Alone
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(18) Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) and teaching them to obey everything I have… Continue Reading It’s Disciple Hunting Season, 24/7/365 – Go Get ‘Em!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.’ (Titus 3:14 NKJV) Yesterday I sent out a couple of Christmas cards to folks I’ve known for a long time. One couple I pretty much keep in contact with is only through the exchange of Christmas cards, with… Continue Reading Maintaining Relationships Help In Meeting Needs
