Monthly Archives: May 2017
The Ways of the World
Isaiah 59:14 (NKJV) Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; For truth is fallen in the street, And equity cannot enter. Genesis 6:12 (NKJV) So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 … Continue reading
Deliver us!
Psalm 12:1 (NET1) 1 Deliver, LORD! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished. Isaiah 59:14 (NET1) Justice is driven back; godliness stands far off. Indeed, honesty stumbles in the city square and morality is not even able to enter. Micah 7:2 (NKJV) The faithful man has perished from the … Continue reading
Have Peace in Christ
Matthew 6:33 (NIV) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. John 14:27 (ESV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, … Continue reading
Caring for Others
John 13:35 (NIV) By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Luke 10:33 (NIV) But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 1 Timothy 5:8 (NIV) If anyone does not provide for … Continue reading
Sing Praises to His Name
Psalm 9:11 (NIV) Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done. James 5:13 (NIV) Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) But you are a chosen people, a royal … Continue reading
Foolish barn building
Luke 12:18-21 (NIV) 18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. … Continue reading
Bearing Fruits to God’s Glory
John 15:4 (NIV) Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:8 (NIV) This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to … Continue reading
Loving kindness
Galatians 5:22 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, … Continue reading
Hope
As a Christian, I am a prisoner of hope. —Cornel West Proverbs 10:28 (NIV) The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. Romans 5:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 … Continue reading
Humility
Proverbs 29:23 (NIV) A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. The focus of health in the soul is humility, while the root of inward corruption is pride. In the spiritual life, nothing stands still. If we are not constantly growing downward into humility, we … Continue reading