Monthly Archives: August 2016

Born Again

John 3:5-8 (NIV) 5  Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6  Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7  You should not be surprised at my saying, … Continue reading

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God House (it can live in you)

The church sends out missionaries: Acts 13:2 (NIV) 2  While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” The church is like a body: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (NIV) 12  The body … Continue reading

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The Red Badge of Love

Romans 3:25 (NIV) God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished. Hebrews 13:12 (NIV) And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy … Continue reading

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A Church Built Upon the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12  If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13  his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test … Continue reading

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Stop hiding in a cave

1 Kings 18:18 (NIV) “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you and your father’s family have. You have abandoned the LORD’s commands and have followed the Baals. 1 Kings 19:9-10 (NIV) 9  There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the … Continue reading

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The accountability of all

John 5:24-27 (NIV) 24  “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. 25  I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when … Continue reading

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It’s more than just another book

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 (NIV) 6  These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8  Tie them … Continue reading

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Make good on your time

Proverbs 11:27 (NIV) He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. Matthew 5:13 (NIV) You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be … Continue reading

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HALF-HEARTED SERVICE IS NO SERVICE AT ALL

Nehemiah 9:35 (NIV) Even while they were in their kingdom, enjoying your great goodness to them in the spacious and fertile land you gave them, they did not serve you or turn from their evil ways. James 2:14 (NIV) What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith … Continue reading

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Take the time–while there is still time

Psalm 5:3 (NIV) In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NIV) Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I … Continue reading

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