Monthly Archives: May 2015

Psalm 65:3 (CEB)  When wrongdoings become too much for me, you forgive our sins. 1 John 1:8-10 (TLB) 8  If we say that we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. 9  But if we confess our sins to him, he can be … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:26 (NIV)  What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Colossians 3:2 (NIV)  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. James 4:4 (NIV)   You adulterous … Continue reading →

IF WE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR FAITH BEFORE PEOPLE, JESUS WILL ACKNOWLEDGE US Luke 12:8-9 (NLT) 8  “I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels. 9  But anyone who denies me here on earth … Continue reading →

WE SHOULD HAVE NO OTHER GODS Exodus 20:3 (ESV) 3  “You shall have no other gods before me. DEVOTE YOUR HEART TO GOD Joshua 24:14 (MSG) 14  “So now: Fear GOD. Worship him in total commitment. Get rid of the gods your ancestors worshiped on the far side of The … Continue reading →

CHRIST PROMISES US REST FROM OUR TRIALS. Matthew 11:28-30 (TLB) 28  Come to me and I will give you rest—all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. 29  Wear my yoke—for it fits perfectly—and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall … Continue reading →

John 15:13 (ESV) Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 14:27 (ESV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither … Continue reading →

WICKED PEOPLE WILL NOT KNOW PEACE: Isaiah 48:22 (NLT)  “But there is no peace for the wicked,” says the LORD. WE CAN HAVE PEACE WITH GOD: Isaiah 53:5 (NLT) But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was … Continue reading →

Our relationship with God is made possible through Jesus Christ: John 14:19-21 (NLT) 19  Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Since I live, you also will live. 20  When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in my … Continue reading →

Unclean language separates us from God: Isaiah 6:5 (ESV)  And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” … Continue reading →

PRAY BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS: Nehemiah 1:4-6 (NLT) 4  When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. 5  Then I said, “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing … Continue reading →