“Don’t look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. 14 The way to life — to God! — is vigorous and requires total attention. Matt 7:13-14, MSB ...
Mark 16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him! Mark 16:6, ASV Hope you have a wonderful Resurrection Sunday!
No Righteousness of My Own “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have discarded everything else [my pedigree, education, status, goods], counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with Him. I no longer count...
The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors 13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of...
For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Rom 10:13, NLT Be encouraged and encouraged!
Spectacular Under Pressure “A diamond…it was once nothing special, but with enough pressure and time, becomes spectacular.” ~ Solange Nicole “But he knows where I am going. And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.” Job 23:10 NLT Although not always pleasant, pressure is needed to build strength and endurance, as...
Your kindness is never wasted; it will produce a far greater reward than you could ever expect or imagine. The law of sowing and reaping is a given and cannot be denied. Never regret acts of unselfishness regardless of what others do with your generosity (Burns). Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to...
Cast and Leave “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” Psalms 55:22 NLT Easier said than done sometimes but there’s truth in the Word that implores us to leave our burdens with God—to free our minds and trust Him...
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good...
Refuse to allow the stress of your circumstances to get you down. You already know that I am with you to direct your steps and give you wisdom in all things. So, settle down; you can believe in yourself when you really do believe in Me, says the Lord. Be encouraged (Burns). Psalm 42:5 Why are...
