Monthly Archives: October 2016
The Mice and the Cheese
Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV) “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? Romans 1:16 (NIV) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for … Continue reading
Worth much more than pure gold
Psalm 19:7-11 (NIV) 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. … Continue reading
If God were not forgiving, then . . .
2 Samuel 24:14 (NIV) David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” Job 31:13-14 (NIV) If I have denied justice to my menservants and maidservants when … Continue reading
Small choirs singing for God
Exodus 4:10-12 (NIV) 10 Moses said to the LORD, “O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf … Continue reading
Secular seduction
Proverbs 1:10 (NIV) My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. Matthew 26:41 (NIV) “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NIV) 9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation … Continue reading
No re-birth, no Heaven
John 3:3 (NIV) In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” I have been at funerals where the presiding minister preached the deceased right into heaven. Yet the earthly life of the departed plainly said that he … Continue reading
The essential–Charity
Psalm 133:1 (NIV) How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! Romans 15:5 (NIV) May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, Colossians 3:14 (NIV) And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them … Continue reading
The Church’s Need for Unity
John 17:20-23 (NIV) 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us … Continue reading
Unbelief is fatal
Genesis 19:14 (NIV) So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters. He said, “Hurry and get out of this place, because the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking. 2 Kings 7:2 (NIV) The officer on … Continue reading
What’s in a name?
Judges 13:17 (NIV) Then Manoah inquired of the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes true?” Revelation 2:17 (NIV) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give … Continue reading