Monthly Archives: November 2017

1 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV) I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. The mark of community—true biblical unity—is … Continue reading →

1 Peter 4:16 (NIV) If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. Non-Christians will insist that we should keep our religion out of the way of their politics. But the reason for that is not that Jesus has nothing to … Continue reading →

Talk about what you believe and you have disunity. Talk about Who you believe in and you have unity. —E. Stanly Jones 2 Timothy 2:14 (NIV)  Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. … Continue reading →

Ephesians 4:15 (NIV) Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. If truth-telling springs from love, it will not only pain those who hear it, it will pain those who speak it. If telling the truth is … Continue reading →

Isaiah 1:4 (NIV) Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption! They have forsaken the LORD; they have spurned the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him. “America first proclaimed its independence on the basis of self-evident moral truths. America … Continue reading →

Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. “You don’t always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point … Continue reading →