Monthly Archives: May 2015

GOD’S PUNISHMENT DOES NOT CHANGE HIS LOVE FOR US—Psalm 89:32-33 (NLT) 32  then I will punish their sin with the rod, and their disobedience with beating. 33  But I will never stop loving him nor fail to keep my promise to him. THE LORD DISCIPLINES THOSE HE LOVES—Proverbs 3:11-12 (NLT) … Continue reading →

DO NOT COMPROMISE YOUR CONVICTIONS: 1 Kings 11:4-6 (TLB) 4  especially in his old age. They encouraged him to worship their gods instead of trusting completely in the Lord as his father David had done. 5  Solomon worshiped Ashtoreth, the goddess of the Sidonians, and Milcom, the horrible god of … Continue reading →

GOD’S PEOPLE SHOULD CARE FOR THE NEEDY: Luke 14:12-14 (NIV) 12  Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be … Continue reading →

GOD WRITES OUR NAMES IN HIS BOOK. Psalm 87:6 (NIV) The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah THE NAMES OF CHRISTIANS ARE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE. Philippians 4:3 (NIV) Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women … Continue reading →

God blesses us when we seek Him. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) 33  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. God requires us to bless our enemies. Luke 6:27-28 (NIV) 27  “But I tell you who hear me: Love your … Continue reading →

Joshua 1:9 (NIV)  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” 1 Samuel 17:32-37 (NIV) 32  David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this … Continue reading →

Proverbs 6:6-11 (NASB) 6  Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, 7  Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, 8  Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest. 9  How long will you lie down, O sluggard? When will you … Continue reading →

Proverbs 27:4 (NIV)  Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Ecclesiastes 4:4 (HCSB)  I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. Proverbs 23:17-18 (TLB)  Don’t … Continue reading →

1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)  Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. James 2:15-16 (NIV) 15  Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16  If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:36 (TLB)  You need to keep on patiently doing God’s will if you want him to do for you all that he has promised. James 1:2-4 (TLB) 2  Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, 3  for when the way is rough, your … Continue reading →