Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the work that was stand. I am a planner. Not a down to the minute, or even the hourly planner, but I usually have a list of things I want to accomplish throughout the day or sometimes... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment changed by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I feel like I can usually discern when someone is genuine versus telling me what they think I want... Continue Reading →
Romans 5:7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. We live in a world divided right now. Everything seems to be right-wing or left-wing. It’s all about what you are for, or what you are against. People want everyone to join a side. If you’re not on their... Continue Reading →
as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthian 4:18 Prayers. Faith. Salvation. Forgiveness. Mercy. Grace. Agape Love. These are all things that have an eternal impact, but that... Continue Reading →
Galatians 6:9 and let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. When I think of reaping, I think of harvest. Some plants grow and bear fruit in as little as 1 1/2 months other plants take 7 to 8 years from planting... Continue Reading →
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to... Continue Reading →
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 Extravagant worship has at times made me cringe. When I realized it is not a show for my benefit but an expression of deep love for what God has done in someone... Continue Reading →
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 I can't help but feel God is trying to speak something to me. Today Pastor Ness preached other scriptures along the same line. He talked about how we let sin set us adrift. Sin keeps us in a works based... Continue Reading →
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitation is said to be one of the highest forms of flat rate. I know there have been many times in my life where I have tried to be like others. I wanted my prayers to sound as structured, as scriptural or as... Continue Reading →
They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Revelation 22:4 This scripture came up yesterday in our Bible study. The leader mentioned that God named us. Much like Jesus called Peter "Rock", God named us when He sealed us at salvation. We discussed that maybe we see a little of this... Continue Reading →
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