Monthly Archives: January 2016

Ask God for help:  Psalm 40:13 (NIV) Be pleased, O LORD, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me. Pray in Jesus’ name: John 16:23-24 (NIV) 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever … Continue reading →

Depression can follow exhausting times: Judges 15:18-19 (NIV) 18 Because he was very thirsty, he cried out to the LORD, “You have given your servant this great victory. Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?” 19 Then God opened up the hollow place … Continue reading →

Jesus’ death was powerful: 1 Corinthians 1:17 (NASB77)  For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, that the cross of Christ should not be made void. Jesus’ death unified all Christians: Ephesians 2:15-16 (NIV) 15 [Jesus’] purpose was to create … Continue reading →

Take care of your own problems before criticizing others: Matthew 7:3-5 (CEB) 3 Why do you see the splinter that’s in your brother’s or sister’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother or sister, ‘Let me take the splinter … Continue reading →

God gives us victory: Psalm 112:8 (NIV) His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. Jesus’ strength gives us courage: John 16:33 (NIV)  “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In … Continue reading →

Conscience moves us to turn from our mistakes: Proverbs 28:13 (NIV) He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. We can suppress our conscience:  Jonah 1:5 (NIV) All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they … Continue reading →

Do not compromise your convictions: 1 Kings 11:4 (NIV) As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been. Compromise of civil disputes can be wise: Matthew … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. Titus 2:9-10 (MSG) 9 Guide slaves into being loyal workers, a bonus to their masters—no back talk, … Continue reading →

Romans 12:3-8 (NIV) 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4 Just as each … Continue reading →

Leaders should consider the advice of others. Psalm 1:1 (NIV) Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. God’s advice is best. Psalm 73:24 (NIV) You guide me with your … Continue reading →