This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 1 John 1:5 (NLT) The message entrusted to the disciples by Jesus was not one of judgement, it was not about the anger or expectations of God… NO! The...
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Luke 18:1 (NLT) I have a beautiful friend, we’ll call her Jane, who knows what it is to be persistent. I’ve known Jane for a few years, but she’s lived a stubborn faith...
Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others. 1 Thess 4:11-12 (NLT) When I...
From the sunrise in the east to the sunset in the west, may the name of the Lord be praised! Ps 113:3 (NIRV) Ps 113 is such an expressive song, and an outpouring of praise from a heart filled with revelation to a grand and majestic God. Verse 4-6 in The Message says...
“Today, if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Teresa “The fruit of silence is prayer; the fruit of prayer is faith; the fruit of faith is love; the fruit of love is service; the fruit of service is...
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. Matt 22:38-40...
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. Matt 7:13-14. The Narrow Way...
A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman—who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels, and her value is far above rubies or pearls. Prov 31:10 (AMP) As a woman, this verse can be quite intimidating. I think its often read to say “capable,...
And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare. Jer 29:7 (NLT) There’s a lot going on around the world, and everyone has different opinions about the causes and...
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going. – Ecc 9-10 (HCSB) Some think that the writings in Ecclesiastes are negative and depressing. It could seem that way...
