Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, Romans 3:23-24 AMP Continue reading
He personally bore our sins in His [own] body on the tree [as on an altar and offered Himself on it], that we might die (cease to exist) to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 AMP Continue reading
Ecclesiastes 7:9 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 9 Don’t let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. Continue reading
Psalm 145:8 Amplified Bible (AMP) 8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and loving-kindness. Continue reading
Isaiah 46:4 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 4 I will be the same until your old age, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will bear and save you. Continue reading
The Queens Riddle Barack Obama met with the Queen of England. He asked her, “Your Majesty, how do you run such an efficient government? Are there… any tips you can give to me?” ”Well,” said the Queen, “the most important thing is to surround yourself with intelligent people.” Obama frowned, and then asked, “But how … Continue reading
James 4 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Proud or Humble 4 What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from the cravings that are at war within you?[a] 2 You desire and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. You do not have … Continue reading
The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, so Gomer, who was not exactly the sharpest nail in the bucket, went in to try out for the job. “Okay,” the sheriff drawled, “Gomer, what is 1 and 1?” “11″ he replied. The sheriff thought to himself, “That’s not what I meant, but he’s right. What … Continue reading
1 John 2:27 NIV As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit–just as it has taught you, remain in him. I guess if God can … Continue reading
James 3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Controlling the Tongue 3 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment,2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says,[a] he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole … Continue reading
Have you ever wished you’d stopped talking about five minutes before you actually did? Because I’ve been there myself, I want to help protect you from saying potentially embarrassing or hurtful things. And I’ve prepared a list of six warning signs to let you know when it’s time to stop talking. Sign 1: You’re Complaining, … Continue reading
Luke 6:30 NIV Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. As Christians what do we think this verse means? Does it just mean if someone is cold, give them a coat and NEVER let them forget they should bow down and pay homage … Continue reading
Ezekiel 34:28 New Living Translation (NLT) 28 They will no longer be prey for other nations, and wild animals will no longer devour them. They will live in safety, and no one will frighten them. Continue reading
I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. —2 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV) God really wants our relationships and communication with Him to be simple, but the devil has twisted our thinking about prayer because he not only knows … Continue reading
James 2 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Sin of Favoritism 2 My brothers, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.2 For example, a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and a poor man dressed in dirty … Continue reading
Luke 10:19 Amplified Bible (AMP) 19 Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you. Rad Change came to simplyjuliana today and made a comment and when … Continue reading
We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 HCSB Continue reading
James 1 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Greeting 1 James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ: To the 12 tribes in the Dispersion.[a] Greetings. Trials and Maturity 2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 … Continue reading
Psalm 112 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 5 Good will come to a man who lends generously and conducts his business fairly. 6 He will never be shaken. The righteous man will be remembered forever. 7 He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord. 8 His heart is … Continue reading
Hebrews 13 New International Version (NIV) Concluding Exhortations 13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in … Continue reading
1 John 2:10 New International Version (NIV) 10 Anyone who loves their brother and sister[a] lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble Continue reading
Galatians 6:9 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 9 So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. One of the major players in losing your love walk is losing your cool! First of all, not everyone knows what a “love walk” … Continue reading
Hebrews 11 Amplified Bible (AMP) 11 Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. 2 For by [faith—[b]trust and holy … Continue reading
Psalm 121:7-8 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 7 The Lord will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. 8 The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever. Related articles Psalm 23…The Lord Is My Shepherd (promisebook.net) Don’t Forget Where You Came From (promisebook.net) Hebrews 8…A Heavenly Priesthood … Continue reading
I wonder if you realize just how much you mean to God. Do you realize how important you are to Him? Do you realize what a huge role you play in God’s grand scheme of things as a child of God? How, as a willing vessel, God uses you in a mightier way than you … Continue reading
Hebrews 10 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Perfect Sacrifice 10 Since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come, and not the actual form of those realities, it can never perfect the worshipers by the same sacrifices they continually offer year after year. 2 Otherwise, wouldn’t they have stopped being … Continue reading
More and more the Lord has spoken, “STAY IN UNITY!!” Unity is one of the most powerful instruments God uses. In Genesis God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit were observing the people building the Tower of Babel. God spoke and said because of this unity, “NOTHING would be impossible to them, therefore they would have … Continue reading
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of suffering who knew what sickness was. He was like someone people turned away from; He was despised, and we didn’t value Him. Yet He Himself bore our sicknesses, and He carried our pains; but we in turn regarded Him stricken, struck down by God, … Continue reading
Hebrews 9 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Old Covenant Ministry 9 Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was set up, and in the first room, which is called the holy place, were the lampstand, the table, and the presentation loaves. 3 Behind the second … Continue reading
He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 HCSB Continue reading
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