“On that day, when evening had come, He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side….” Mark 4:35 (HCSB) It never ceases to amaze me how when someone (or something) dies, we who are aware of it instantly gain sobriety. The moment may be fleeting, but all of a sudden our intoxication with self, […]
“I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (GW) We began this series on the power of the tongue by asking you to discern the soundtrack of your life. What are the words, phrases and stories that continue to play over and over again in your mind and come out of your mouth? […]
“…Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come….” Luke 7:7a-8 (NLT) Can you imagine having the authority […]
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT) I, like so many, love music and there are few things that rival seeing my favorite artists perform live. I do not know exactly how many concerts I have attended in my life. But, I do know that one thing […]
“Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” Proverbs 18:21 (MSG) What is the soundtrack of your life? What are the themes, topics, experiences and memories that are constantly going through your mind, and finding their way out of your mouth? If you don’t know, you may want to find out, and soon. […]
“With the aged [you say] is wisdom, and with length of days comes understanding. But [only] with [God] are [perfect] wisdom and might; He [alone] has [true] counsel and understanding.” Job 12:12-13 (AMP) “I was young and now I am old(ER), yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” Psalm […]
“’I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’” John 16:33 NIV From day to day as we journey the course of life we can become so drained and emptied of our hopes, strength and […]
“Do you remember how, on a racing-track, every competitor runs, but only one wins the prize? Well, you ought to run with your minds fixed on winning the prize!” 1 Corinthians 9:24 (Phillips NT) “Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.” Proverbs 4:7 (NLT) There is sacredness in […]
“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets” Matthew 7:12 (NASB) Alexander Pope once wrote, “To err is human; to forgive, divine” Over the centuries his statement has been interpreted to mean that when we make mistakes we are only doing […]