Monthly Archives: December 2014
Courage Through God
Kings 6:16 (NIV) “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 31:24 (NIV) Be strong and take heart, all you … Continue reading
Humility
Matthew 18:4 (NIV) Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Job 22:29 (NIV) When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast. Proverbs 22:4 (NIV) Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth … Continue reading
Growing in Grace
John 15:8 (NIV) This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Philippians 1:9 (NIV) And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV) We ought always to … Continue reading
Believing
Acts 10:43 (NIV) All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Romans 9:33 (NIV) As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the … Continue reading
Waiting on God
2 Corinthians 1:5 (NIV) For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. Psalm 9:9 (NIV) The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Lamentations 3:31-33 (NIV) 31 For men are not cast off … Continue reading
Hospitality
1 Peter 4:9-10 (NIV) 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. James 2:15-17 (NIV) 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If … Continue reading
Encouragement
Psalm 55:22 (NIV) Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have … Continue reading
God’s Loving Disciplines
Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV) 11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Job 5:17-18 (NIV) 17 “Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the … Continue reading
Seeking God
2 Chronicles 15:2 (NIV) He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will … Continue reading