Monthly Archives: July 2017

Romans 5:1 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God justifies the believer—not because of the worthiness of his belief, but because of His worthiness who is believed. —Richard Hooker (English pastor, 16th century). Today’s Best Illustrations – Volume … Continue reading →

Colossians 1:27 (NIV) To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Greg Zanis is a carpenter from Aurora, Illinois, whose father-in-law taught him the trade. In the process the two became best friends. … Continue reading →

Psalm 103:17 (NIV) But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children– God’s mercy was not increased when Jesus came to earth, it was illustrated! Illustrated in a way we can understand. —Eugenia Price in Share My Pleasant Stones … Continue reading →

Matthew 13:44 (NIV) The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Some say, dedicate the heart and the money will follow; but our Lord … Continue reading →

Exodus 14:13 (NIV) Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.” What we do in the crisis always depends on whether we see the difficulties in the … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:39 (NIV) But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Better to be among the victims than the killers. —The Talmud Today’s Best Illustrations – Volume 5, (Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1997), WORDsearch … Continue reading →

Psalm 66:10 (NIV) For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. The wonderful thing about God’s schoolroom… is that we get to grade our own papers. You see, He doesn’t test us so He can learn how well we’re doing. He tests us so we can discover how … Continue reading →

Joel 2:13 (NIV) Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. You must learn, you must let God teach you, that the only way to get rid … Continue reading →

John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Christians are like beggars trying to tell other beggars where they can find food. —D.T. Niles Today’s Best Illustrations – Volume 5, (Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, … Continue reading →

Isaiah 5:18 “Woe to those who drag wickedness with cords of deceit and pull sin along with cart ropes.” Nothing is supposed to stop the US Postal Service from delivering the mail—not rain, sleet, snow or hail, but mail delivery has stopped in the post office at Otho, Iowa. It … Continue reading →