Psalm 124:7-8(NLT) V. 7 We escape like a bird from the net of a hunter. The bet broke, and we escaped! V. 8 Our help came from the LORD, the one who made heaven and earth! 1 Corinthians 10:13(NLT) The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But youContinue reading “God’s Escape Plan”
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The Complexity of Fear
Deuteronomy 6:13(NLT) You must fear the LORD your God and serve him. When you take an oath, you must use only his name. 2 Timothy 1:7(NLT) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. First of all, we must fear God, we must reverence God,Continue reading “The Complexity of Fear”
Blessings of Being Different
Numbers 14:24(ERV) But my servant Caleb was different. He follows me completely. So I will bring him into the land thar he has already seen and his people will get that land. Numbers 14:24(NLT) But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He remains loyal to me, so I will bringContinue reading “Blessings of Being Different”
Because Of God
Psalm 124:2(NLT) What if the LORD had not been on our side when people attacked us? Romans 8:31(NLT) What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? When we look over our lives and the things we have faced, we could not haveContinue reading “Because Of God”
Who Is My Neighbor
Proverbs 3:27-28(NLT) V. 27 Do not withold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. V. 28 If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you”. Luke 10:29(NLT) The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And WhoContinue reading “Who Is My Neighbor”
Comparisonitis
Luke 18:10-11(NLT) V. 10 Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax-collector. V. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: “I thank you, God, that i am not like other people – cheaters, sinners adulterers. I’m certainly not like this taxContinue reading “Comparisonitis”
One Day At A Time
Psalm 118:24(NLT) This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Matthew 6:34(NLT) So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow it will bring its own worries. Each day is filled with blessings and challenges. Lamentations 3:23(NLT) Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. We needContinue reading “One Day At A Time”
The Need For Patience
Proverbs 14:29(ERV) A patient person is very smart. A quick tempered person makes stupid mistakes. Hebrews 10:35(ERV) You must be patient. After you have done what God wants, you will get what he promised you. Patience – Steadfastness, endurance, sustaining, perseverance. Galatians 5:22-23, part of the fruit of the spirit is patience. Lack of patienceContinue reading “The Need For Patience”
Don’t Stop
2 Kings 2:18-19(ERV) V. 18 Elisha said, “Take the arrows.”” Jehoash took the arrows. Then Elisha said to him.”Hit on the ground.” Jehoash hit the ground three times. Then he stopped. V. 19 The man of God was angry with Jehoash. Elisha said, “You should have hit five or six times! Then you would haveContinue reading “Don’t Stop”
How Do You See Yourself?
Numbers 13:33(NKJV) There we saw giants(The descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight. God had promised the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey, so they sent spies to spies out the land. The spies came back andContinue reading “How Do You See Yourself?”