Monthly Archives: March 2015
Worship–Like a Consuming Fire
James 4:8 (NIV) 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Psalm 29:1-2 (NIV) 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the … Continue reading
Christian Perseverance
Luke 8:15 (NIV) But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. Romans 2:6-8 (NET1) 6 He will reward each one according to his works: 7 eternal life to those who by perseverance … Continue reading
Our Success: Being Faithful to God
Joshua 1:7-8 (NIV) 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law … Continue reading
Go to God in Prayer
Psalm 50:14-15 (NET1) 14 Present to God a thank-offering! Repay your vows to the sovereign One! 15 Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!” Psalm 102:17 (NIV) He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise … Continue reading
Be Clothed in Humility
Deuteronomy 15:15 (NIV) Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you. That is why I give you this command today. Job 5:11 (NIV) The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety. Psalm 25:9 (NIV) He guides the humble in … Continue reading
The Hope of the Young at Heart
Romans 8:24-25 (NIV) 24 For in this HOPE we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Colossians 1:3-6 (NKJV) 3 We … Continue reading
Seek Godly Advice
Psalm 73:24 (NET1) You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor. Proverbs 1:5 (NIV) Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance. Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) The way of a fool seems right to him, but … Continue reading
Accountability
Ezekiel 18:20 (NIV) 20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be credited to him, and the wickedness of the … Continue reading
Considering others more than ourselves
Romans 12:10 (NIV) 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 1 Corinthians 10:24 (TLB) 24 Don’t think only of yourself. Try to think of the other fellow, too, and what is best for him. Philippians 2:2-4 (NIV) 2 Then make my joy complete … Continue reading
God’s “Everyday-Miracles”
John 2:11 (NLT) This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him. Psalm 78:10-12 (NLT) 10 They did not keep God’s covenant and refused to live by his instructions. 11 They forgot what he had done— the great … Continue reading