Monthly Archives: April 2015

Isaiah 55:10-11 (NLT) 10  “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. 11  It is the same with my word. I send it out, … Continue reading →

Psalm 23:5 (NIV)  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 78:19 (NIV)  They spoke against God, saying, “Can God spread a table in the desert?” Isaiah 25:6 (NIV) On this mountain the LORD Almighty will … Continue reading →

Leaders should have integrity: Psalm 78:71-72 (NLT) 71  He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants— God’s own people, Israel. 72  He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. Integrity takes effort: Psalm 101:3-8 (NLT) … Continue reading →

Ask God to give you guidance: Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV) 4  Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; 5  guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. God will guide you: Psalm 32:8 … Continue reading →

Christians are spiritually free—John 8:36 (NLT) So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. Christians are free from sin’s power—Romans 5:21 (NLT)  So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God … Continue reading →

Be determined to obey God– 1 Samuel 7:3 (NLT) 3  Then Samuel said to all the people of Israel, “If you are really serious about wanting to return to the LORD, get rid of your foreign gods and your images of Ashtoreth. Determine to obey only the LORD; then he … Continue reading →

Joel 3:14 (NIV) Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. On the top of a hill in a Midwestern state stands a courthouse so situated that raindrops falling on one side of the roof travel by way … Continue reading →

Romans 14:12 (NIV)   So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. 1 Peter 4:5 (NIV) But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV)  Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion … Continue reading →

Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)   An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. Matthew 25:21 (NIV)   “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your … Continue reading →

Proverbs 13:18 (TLB) 18  If you refuse criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you are on the road to fame. Proverbs 25:12 (TLB) 12  It is a badge of honor to accept valid criticism. 1 Peter 3:16 (MSG) 16  Keep a clear conscience before … Continue reading →