The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 (NIV) The colors God decides to use in your life today are beautiful, even if they are dark blues, grays, or even black. However, He loves to paint with all the colors of the universe and will surely … Continue reading
by Max Lucado The heart of Jesus was spiritual. Our hearts seem so far from His. He is pure. We are greedy. He is peaceful; we are hassled. He is purposeful; we are distracted. How could we ever hope to have the heart of Jesus? Ready for a surprise? You already do. You already have … Continue reading
Joel 2:28-29 And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those … Continue reading
When God speaks, listen; when God commands, obey; when God leads, follow. Think about this. God loves us, and He knows what is best for us, so He wants us to follow His precepts. But He won’t force us to do so. He could have made us like robots that would automatically follow His directions. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Proverbs 18:24 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 24 A man with many friends may be harmed,[a] but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Just because someone calls you “friend” does not mean they are one. Just like the prodigal son, he was very popular until his money ran out. Sometimes … Continue reading
Hebrews 8 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) A Heavenly Priesthood 8 Now the main point of what is being said is this: We have this kind of high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,2 a minister of the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that … Continue reading
Matthew 11:28-30 Amplified Bible (AMP) 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will [a]ease and relieve and [b]refresh [c]your souls.] 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and … Continue reading
Hebrews 7 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) The Greatness of Melchizedek 7 For this Melchizedek— King of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham and blessed him as he returned from defeating the kings, 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything; first, his name means king of righteousness, then also, … Continue reading
John 13:34-35 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 34 “I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Holman Christian Standard Bible … Continue reading
God is love. You’ve probably been able to quote that scripture ever since you toddled out of your first little Sunday school class. But come on now, be honest. Is God really love to you? He isn’t in the minds of most people. They think God is following them around with a big stick, ready … Continue reading
Hebrews 6 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Warning against Regression 6 Therefore, leaving the elementary message about the Messiah, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God,2 teaching about ritual washings,[a] laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. … Continue reading
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