One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) We were not created to do life alone. No man, or woman, is an island. I have come to believe more and more that we need each other, we are...
Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. 1 Peter 3:15 (MSG) We’ve all done it – lost our cool in the heat of the moment, we've let go of control, and lashed out at those we love or sometimes even complete...
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Ps 20:7 (NIV) Fear can drive you to trust in things you wouldn’t naturally or normally trust. When you have no options left, where do you turn? If you’re floating in the ocean...
…In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 (NIV) My 4yr old son dreams of being a superhero, a ninja… a goodie who wins great battles and rescues people in need. What great dreams! Rather than letting this dream fade...
For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isa 9:6 (NLT) At first glance this title makes Jesus sound like someone we can...
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 (NIV) I grew up in an age where academic competition drove many to ‘pretend' that we had all the answers rather than to ‘ask boldly' any...
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Phil 1:25 (NIV) Paul’s letter to Philemon addresses something we can all relate to: complicated and broken relationship. Onesimus was a slave in Philemon's house and reportedly stole some money from him and then...
Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Prov 4:27 (NLT) “Not all who wander are lost…” Tolkien writes… but sometimes we get lost when we wander in the wrong direction. We’re all on a journey. We started off in one place, we’re moving forward...
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. Prov 17:9 (NLT) “All you need is love” right? It’s nice to sing about, but living a life of love is something we do by choice. It’s not all gooey mushy nice electric feelings...
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Prov 16:9 (NKJV) It's important to live life with purpose. Having a ‘purpose’ gives you direction, helps you make major decisions, keeps you moving, and sets you on a decisive path. Stagnant life is just...
