Monthly Archives: September 2014
Discrimination against sin.
Numbers 32:23 (MSG) But if you don’t do what you say, you will be sinning against GOD; you can be sure that your sin will track you down. Ezekiel 18:4 (NKJV) “Behold, all souls are Mine; The soul of the father As well as the soul of the son is … Continue reading
The need for repentance.
Mark 1:15 (NIV) “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” Acts 2:38 (NIV) Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the … Continue reading
Seeking God
Deuteronomy 4:29 (NIV) But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 1 … Continue reading
Searching in the Darkness for the Great Light
2 Chronicles 7:14 (TLB) Then if my people will humble themselves and pray, and SEARCH FOR ME, and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear them from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land. Matthew 4:16 (NKJV) The people who sat in darkness have seen a great … Continue reading
Integrity counts
Psalm 37:21 (NASB) The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. Proverbs 11:1-3 (NASB) 1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is … Continue reading
The Sin of Pride
Proverbs 16:5 (NKJV) Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. Leviticus 26:19 (NKJV) I will break the pride of your power; I will make your heavens like iron and your earth like bronze. Proverbs 21:4 (NKJV) A haughty look, … Continue reading
The Source of our Strength is God
Exodus 15:2 (NKJV) The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Habakkuk 3:19 (TLB) The Lord God is my strength; he will give me the speed of a deer … Continue reading
Bearing the Cross & Denying One’s Self
Mark 10:21 (NKJV) Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23-25 (NKJV) 23 … Continue reading
Christian sacrifice
Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. … Continue reading
Strength in Quietness
Isaiah 32:16-17 (TLB) Then justice will rule through all the land, 17 and out of justice, peace. Quietness and confidence will reign forever more. Hebrews 12:11 (TLB) Being punished isn’t enjoyable while it is happening—it hurts! But afterwards we can see the result, a quiet growth in grace and character. … Continue reading