Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. (Proverbs 18:21 AMP) The next day, as he left Bethany, Jesus was feeling hungry. He noticed a leafy fig tree in the distance, so he walkedContinue Reading
I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. (Philemon 1:6 NIV) On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus had to pass through Jericho. There lived a very wealthy man named Zacchaeus, who supervised allContinue Reading
Then we cried out to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, and the Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, toil and oppression. (Deuteronomy 26:7 NIV) In my Bible Recap readings, I’m nearing the end of the book of Judges. This book is known for its recurring pattern: the people of ancient Israel wouldContinue Reading
For those who cling to the true God, it is said, “Clear the way that they travel; widen the roads and make them smooth!Take away any difficulty so that they may go easily!”For the highest God above, who is and always will be, the only One who is holy has this to say:I live inContinue Reading
But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we willContinue Reading
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV) “What you are will show in what you do.” – Thomas A. Edison Once I wasContinue Reading
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me withContinue Reading
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” (1 Corinthians 1:18-19, IsaiahContinue Reading
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NIV) Fearby Kahlil Gibran It is said that before entering the seaa river trembles with fear. She looks back at theContinue Reading
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.For the Lord is good and his loveContinue Reading