Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:25 It can be a blessing to be the one giving a blessing. It can also be a blessing to someone to have the opportunity to bless. We can be enriched by meeting the needs of another, but also by allowing someone else... Continue Reading →
So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. 1 Corinthians 7:24 Paul was answering all the questions about who should remain a servant or be circumcised after coming into relationship with Christ. He was telling them that right where they were was OK. Whatever your condition, you can be in... Continue Reading →
What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith; but that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have... Continue Reading →
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,”Matthew 28:19 I was raised in church. From age two to twelve, I attended most services Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night and any special services. I was blessed with a... Continue Reading →
training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Titus 2:12 God is willing to train us if we let Him. He wants to be our personal trainer, to help us say no to the things of this world and sin. He promised us the Spirit of... Continue Reading →
She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. Proverbs 31:17 I am emotionally strong because I've walked with God through many things. I have never seen myself as physically strong. Physical strength, like emotional strength is a choice. I have to choose to dress myself in strength, to make myself strong. Another scripture that says "the... Continue Reading →
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. Hebrews... Continue Reading →
The mind of man plans his way,But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 I spend a lot of time planning, often even more than it takes to do the activity. God made my heart to like a plan, but too often it is in stepping out that gets me. I have to direct my face towards God in... Continue Reading →
And He said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:19 Jesus gave this command many times when he held people. The word for healed/whole/well is translated in other places in the scripture as saved - Lexicon :Strong's G4982 - sōzō. I feel like recently God has been showing me that He saved... Continue Reading →
““When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or... Continue Reading →
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