Monthly Archives: April 2017

Luke 14:33 (NIV) In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. John 8:31 (NIV) To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. I believe I am not mistaken in … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:24 (NIV) Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Luke 14:33 (NIV) In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. “The Christian ideal … Continue reading →

Psalm 95:7-8 (NIV) 7  for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice, 8  do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the desert, The … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 4:14 (NIV) O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts? Matthew 9:4 (NIV) Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? Matthew 15:19 (NIV) For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, … Continue reading →

Romans 1:4 (NIV) . . . and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Peter 3:21 (NIV) . . .and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also–not the removal of … Continue reading →

Matthew 10:38 (NIV) And anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matthew 16:24 (NIV) Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 10:21 (NIV)  Jesus looked at … Continue reading →

Matthew 10:14-15 (NIV) 14  If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. 15  I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for … Continue reading →

Clarence Jordan, author of the “Cotton Patch” New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As they stepped outside, darkness was falling, and … Continue reading →

John 15:7 (NIV) If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. Our culture sees asking for help as a sign of weakness, but it’s not. It’s a sign of strength. —Max De Pree Elesha Hodge, comp., Today’s Best … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 10:8 (NIV) For even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than pulling you down, I will not be ashamed of it. Spiritual authority flows not from titles and positions but from a life that is genuine. —Wayne Jacobsen, … Continue reading →