What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 The Philippians had heard and received the word of God, they had learned the truth of the gospel and had seen it outworked in Paul’s own life. Paul now… Continue reading Putting It Into Practice
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 The Lord wants only good things for those that love Him and follow Him. In John 15 we learn from Jesus that we are clean because of His word (v3), we bear fruit because of Him… Continue reading Jammed Packed Joy
Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? Mark 8:18 The disciples were in the boat with Jesus when they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. Actually, they had one loaf between them. Now, let me ask you, if… Continue reading Never Forget
And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Matthew 10:14 I’m sure you have heard someone say, ‘just shake it off’, meaning, whatever another person has said which has upset or annoyed you, don’t let it get… Continue reading Shake the Dust
And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 It came to Paul’s attention that some members of the church were not walking in a manner worthy of their calling. They were getting involved in situations that were none… Continue reading Peace, Love and Understanding
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 My overall aim for my journey here on earth is to follow Christ’s example and to live a life that is pleasing to God. I want to be able to say with Jesus, “I… Continue reading The Importance of a Good Start
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6 Do you remember how it felt on the day you decided to lay everything down at the feet of Jesus and accept… Continue reading Growing Strong
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 There is Power in the Word – God spoke the Word and brought forth the glorious wonders of all creation. For God said, “Let there be…” and it was so. All things were made through him, and without him… Continue reading What’s in a Word?
Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after the wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun. Ecclesiastes 2:11 The writer of Ecclesiastes, referred to as the Preacher, toiled for years, decades even,… Continue reading Stop Chasing The Wind
I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High. Psalm 7:17 In order to give the Lord thanks in honour of his righteousness, we must first believe that he is righteous. Your immediate reaction will probably be “absolutely;… Continue reading Just and Righteous
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