Oct 31
“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense” Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) We have heard the saying, “expect the unexpected”. That can be good, but I would like to also suggest that we “expect the expected”. Sports coaches, players, and fans should expect that the refs will make at […]
Oct 28
“In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you” Matthew 7:12 (NIV) When I was a kid I remember this verse being called the “Golden Rule”. It almost became just a trite saying. It wasn’t until I got older that I put thought and effort into applying this to daily life. […]
Oct 27
“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well” Matthew 6:33 (New Century Version) Starting in verse 6:23, Jesus is giving the people some healthy perspective on living by faith. He is addressing everyone’s basic daily needs; clothes (our stuff), and food (our survival). Jesus is […]
Oct 26
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” Matthew 5:5 (NIV) The word ‘meek’ was used to depict the Roman horse. These horses were big with rippling muscles. They had the power and girth to trample and reek serious havoc if they were to run wild amongst the village. But they were very […]
Oct 25
“Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart” 2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV) ‘Flee’ doesn’t mean just to not partake in our impure desires. It means to turn the other way and RUN! I heard a saying that […]
Oct 24
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped” Psalm 28:7 (NASB) When I think of a ‘shield’, my mind wanders back to my youth watching great battle scenes with knights, lances, big swords, and whatever that ball with spikes attached to a swinging chain is called. The ‘shield’ was […]
Oct 21
“There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves… without self-control… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” 2 Timothy 3:1-4 (NIV) Our minds seem to always go to; “what can I do that will be fun?” Or, “what will make me feel good?” Believe me, I desire […]
Oct 20
“The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.” 2 Timothy 4:22 (NIV) I’m not exactly sure what Paul meant by this verse, but I do have an understanding about ‘grace’. ‘Grace’ reminds me of the word “room”. Room to grow. Room to make mistakes, learn from them, and start over. Room when we sin; confess […]
Oct 19
“To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace FROM God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord” 2 Timothy 1:2 Paul is writing to his very close friend, Timothy. He wishes him some pretty major stuff. Grace, mercy, and peace. It’s easy to read right over this verse to get to […]
Oct 18
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (NIV) The shepherd had a really tough job back in those days. He had to lead his sheep, and protect his sheep. This was all day, out in the hot sun. […]