Monthly Archives: April 2017

Psalm 119:2 (NIV)  Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. “At the heart of ministry is the heart, a heart close to God.” —Maxie Dunnam Elesha Hodge, comp., Today’s Best Illustrations – Volumes 1-4, (Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1997), WORDsearch CROSS e-book, Under: … Continue reading →

Psalm 40:1 (NIV) I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. I have prayed hundreds, if not thousands, of times for the Lord to heal me—and he finally healed me of the need to be healed. —Tim Hansel Elesha Hodge, comp., Today’s Best Illustrations – … Continue reading →

Romans 5:5 (NIV) And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. When we preach atonement, it is atonement planned by love, provided by love, given by love, finished by love, necessitated because of love. … Continue reading →

Romans 13:12 (NIV) The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. “Religion is the best armor a man can have, but it is the worst cloak.” —John Bunyan Elesha Hodge, comp., Today’s Best … Continue reading →

Luke 12:25 (TEV) Can any of you live a bit longer by worrying about it? Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. … Continue reading →

1 John 5:11-12 (NIV) 11  And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12  He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. Romans 6:23 (NIV) For the wages of … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (TEV) 13  Our friends, we want you to know the truth about those who have died, so that you will not be sad, as are those who have no hope. 14  We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will take … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 4:1 (NIV) Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV) Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. Revelation 2:3-5 (NKJV) 3  and you have persevered and … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. James 4:8 (NIV) Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 1 John 3:2 (NIV) Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not … Continue reading →