Nov 16
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8 (NIV) When we start a relationship with God, it has nothing to do with how “good” or “bad” we are. It has everything to do with who we place our faith in (see “Start […]
Nov 15
“we know that suffering produces perseverance” Romans 5:3 (NIV) A difficulty, hard time or hurtful experience can make us stronger. If we depend on God to teach us and pull us through, then ‘sufferings’ will develop ‘perseverance’ ; strength to keep going in the midst of adversity. The athlete understands that the ability to run long […]
Nov 12
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) It’s interesting to think about how God made us with the variety of emotions that we experience. In light […]
Nov 11
“the righteous person will live by his faith” Habakkuk 2:4 (NIV) Whenever we do something that we wouldn’t do if there wasn’t a God, is living by faith (Wrap your mind around that one). For instance, taking time out of our busy day to stop and pray. If there wasn’t a God we would be […]
Nov 10
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Sometimes I feel like we are forced to make our own plans. “What are you going to major in?”, “What are you going […]
Nov 9
“ Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) The bible points out that our wrongful actions and words, sins, should erode and decay our very being. Not only that, they deserve to be punished like a criminal. The word […]
Nov 8
“Dear children, keep yourselves from idols” 1 John 5:21 (NIV) We probably don’t have a little statue in our room with a candle in front of it. We are too sophisticated for that. Our idol probably has one eye and is in our family room. We stare at it for hours on end. Sometimes bursting […]
Nov 5
“Anyone who says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same manner as Jesus walked” 1 John 2:6 Being a basketball coach, this is an exciting time of the year. A question I have often pondered, “what would Jesus be if He were a part of a basketball team?” Though He would make […]
Nov 4
“We should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring” […]
Nov 3
“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever” 1 John 2:17 (NIV) As we go through our daily routine we need to ask ourselves what our ‘desires’ are and what we are truly trying to accomplish. Many times I catch myself just getting through my day so […]