May 28
“It is not those who just hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous” Romans 2:13 (NIV) Paul is basically writing to plead with the readers to not just read God’s laws, Words, and principles, but to also follow what it […]
May 19
“He forgave us ALL our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; He took it away, nailing it to the cross” Colossians2:13-14 (NIV) Ever want to just start over? Ever go through a day filled with poor choices, bad thinking, or missed opportunities? […]
May 12
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” Matthew 6:13 (NIV) In the sample prayer that Jesus is giving us, He realizes that we will be in a battle against sin; wrongful actions, words, or thoughts. We need to be convinced that sin damages us. A saying that has helped me is […]
May 9
“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 […]
May 8
“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 […]
May 1
“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) It’s amazing how every person is unique. Today’s verse says that God created us with a certain body, pattern of thinking, emotional wiring, skills, and talents. Our culture […]