"You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9 "you are...holy to the Lord your God. Out of all the peoples on the...
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." (Colossians 2:6,7 NIV) I forgot to charge the cell phone. As I...
"But Jesus called to them to him, saying, 'Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.'" (Luke 18:16-17) "But Jesus said,...
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick." (Proverbs 13:12 NIV) "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." (Hebrews 10:23 NIV) Perhaps there was a time when you didn't get the job, even though you were the most qualified. For some...
"Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers." (1 Timothy 4:16 NIV) "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that...
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8, NIV) The children had a great sleepover and I was just getting around to making the bed and cleaning up. I...
"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."(John 14:18 NIV) Let's face it. There are times, when we walk through situations and seasons in our lives, when we are lonely. We even feel very much alone. No one is exempt. It's just part of life. I recall...
".... he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6 NIV) Are you a starter or a stopper? If I had to answer that, I would probably hedge and say somewhere in between...a slider. I love beginnings -- new...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30) Often, as I...
"Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong." (Ephesians 3:1 NLT) "Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him." (Colossians 2:7 NLT) When the rains subsided and the sun peeked out, roots of the mangroves were clearly...