The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17 (NIV) What did John mean by the word “world” in this scripture? Was he referring to people who don’t have faith in Jesus, as in the ‘secular'? Did he mean the actual...
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Ps 31:24 (NIV) Keep it Still It's unclear when David wrote this Psalm – Some believe it was after the treachery of Keilah, others believe it was written years later after his son Absalom rebelled against...
I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life. John 8:12 (NLT) A great light rose upon the earth the day Jesus was born… heralded by angels, announced by the stars and...
God is within her, she will not fall. God will help her at break of day. Psalm 46:5 (NIV) Included in the title of this Psalm is the word “alamoth,” which indicates that this is the female (she) part of the song. The whole Psalm is a declaration of God’s deliverance...
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matt 6:21 (NLT) TREASURES – PART 3 Go to PART 1 >> There is a beautiful story in Luke 7 about a woman who had lived a hard life, ravaged by sin, and cast out by the community. She had...
Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matt 6:20 (NLT) TREASURES – PART 2 Go to PART 1 >> Giving gifts is part of celebrating, it’s a way of expressing our love for others. But for my...
Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Matt 6:19 (NIV) TREASURES – PART 1 At Christmas, parties are in full swing, decorations are up, and stores are stocked high with gifts. My...
He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Eph 4:16 (NLT) Daily Brew – Part 3 – Your Part Go to PART 1 >> They...
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance. Romans 5:3 (NKJV) Daily Brew – Part 2 – Brewing Under Pressure Go to PART 1 >> Working for a Specialty Coffee roaster, Glee Coffee Roasters, I deal...
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:12 (NLT) Daily Brew – Part 1 – A Question of Origins As some of you may know, I’m fortunate enough to work for a Specialty Coffee Roaster...
