Jan 31
“Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time” Matthew 28:20 (God’s Word Translation) Leading up to these last words of Jesus recorded in the Book of Matthew, He went through a horrible time of torcher, mocking and an ugly crucifixion. They […]
Jan 30
“They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. After the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city” Acts 14:19-20 (NIV) Paul was speaking and ministering to the people in Lystra. The fickle crowd went from wanting to worship Paul, to being persuaded to […]
Jan 27
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) This is my favorite verse in the Bible. Paul is sitting in a smelly and damp prison, writing his final words to his best friend, Timothy. He’s reflecting back on his life and can truly […]
Jan 26
“The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty, and armed with strength” Psalm 93:1 (NIV) Brainyquote.com defines the word “reign”; royal authority; supreme power; sovereignty; rule; dominion. There is an old saying, “big God, small problems. Small God, big problems.” How we view God will effect how we deal with hardships. How we view God also […]
Jan 25
“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God” Genesis 6:9 (NIV) When I was first married I tried to think of creative dates to take my new bride on. If I couldn’t think of anything, there was always going to a good movie. I remember her […]
Jan 24
“See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” Psalm 139:24 (NIV) Sometimes we can be completely unaware of bad habits or offensive actions that have crept into our routine. We just go along our way of living in need of someone to point out flaws that socially […]
Jan 23
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him” Nahum 1:7 (NIV) Nahum was a prophet, preacher of truth, back in the Old Testament days. His name means “comfort, consolation”, which is symbolic of the message he proclaimed. His intent was to comfort and console the […]
Jan 20
“Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take” Jeremiah 31:21 (NIV) American Heritage Dictionary defines guidepost, “a post with a sign giving directions for travelers, usually placed at a crossroad“. We are always looking for guidance and direction. There are small and major decisions that seem […]
Jan 19
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” 2 Corintians 4:16 (NIV) Our bodies are slowly getting older. I recall the youthful days of breaking out into an all out sprint to chase one of my buddies who may be playfully taunting […]
Jan 18
“The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot” Proverbs 10:7 (NIV) If I think back to my youth, there are people who I remember. Some make me cringe bitterly, others give me a warm flavor in my spirit. I recall a lady, an aunt of a […]