May 31
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) The wording ‘Do your best‘ seems to be telling us that we aren’t expected to be perfect, just going in that direction. I […]
May 27
“For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) Jesus is giving an interesting and accurate observation of human behavior. We all seem […]
May 26
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV) God wants to bless us and hear our requests. But we […]
May 25
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name” Psalm 100:4 (NIV) Having an “attitude of gratitude” is essestial to a healthy relationship with our God, and with a healthy relationship with “ourselves” and others. I remember my sister asking my dad for money. He would […]
May 24
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” Hebrews 10:24 (NIV) I was always fascinated with cowboys on TV when I was a little kid. I had no idea all the equipment they wore had a purpose, I just knew they wore it and it was so cool! […]
May 23
“Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance” James 1:2-3 (NIV) I coach high school level AAU basketball in the spring off-season. My team traveled to another city that uses their own referees to officiate the games. Needless to say, we got the short end […]
May 20
“…and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) All of us have what I call a “self talk” going on in our heads. Some refer to it as our “thought life”. Many times we just let it happen, but we need to realize we can interrupt that […]
May 19
“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. […]
May 18
The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me.’ Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Jesus was giving an illustration that is actually very useful in our emotional stability. For instance, a newly married women is cooking for her husband. She […]
May 17
A storm came up, and the waves broke over the boat…Jesus was sleeping… The scared disciples woke Him…He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:37-39 (NIV) I’m sure that the worried disciples were wondering how Jesus […]