Jul 12
“If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?” Matthew 18:12 (NIV) Jesus is explaining about God’s “personalized love” for each one of us. This parable reminds me of the popular movie […]
Jul 10
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” 1Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) The Apostle Paul was telling his friends in Corinth to watch and imitate his walk of faith. Doesn’t that seem pretty cocky of him? But Paul wasn’t talking about following him in “being perfect”, instead I believe he was referring to following him […]
Jul 7
“He (Jesus) must become greater; I must become less” John 3:30(NIV) John the Baptist was an amazing man of God. He was also a great public speaker and teacher who had a large following. As Jesus was coming into His own public ministry, John was telling the people that Jesus is so much more important […]
Jul 6
“I pray that the EYES OF YOUR HEART may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance” Ephesians 1:18 The Apostle Paul was telling his friends in Ephesus some things he was asking God to do for them. Having Anatomy classes […]
Jul 5
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7(NIV) What we do with “worry” can effect our physical, mental and emotional health. The famous quote, “worry bankrupts the spirit”, is so true. We need to think about the two key words in this verse, ‘cast’ and ‘care’. I […]
Jul 1
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you” Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) Some people really like who they are, and others feel bad about themselves. Then there are those who fluctuate between the two. Everyone would probably admit that there are things about themselves that need changing. If they won’t […]