Monthly Archives: November 2016
Transforming Spiritual Power
Romans 12:2 (NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. “Spiritual authority flows not from titles and positions but from … Continue reading
Seek to Understand
Psalm 92:6 (NIV) The senseless man does not know, fools do not understand, Romans 3:11 (NIV) There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. John 14:9 (NIV) Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me … Continue reading
Loose the Chains of Injustice
Isaiah 58:6-12 (NIV) 6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide … Continue reading
An hour with God
Luke 10:41-42 (NIV) 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Psalm 84:10 (NIV) Better is one day in your courts than a … Continue reading
Humility
Matthew 11:29 (NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s … Continue reading
Better than good numbers
Proverbs 28:1 (NIV) The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Romans 12:10 (NIV) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Philippians 2:14-15 (NIV) 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become … Continue reading
We are all in this together
1 Peter 2:17 (NIV) Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Galatians 3:28 (NIV) There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Whites must be made to realize that they are only … Continue reading
Adversity now, eternity later
Job 23:10 (NIV) But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV) For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 1 Peter 1:6-7 (NIV) 6 In this you … Continue reading