PHILEMON 4-7 – “I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
JEREMIAH 9:23-24 – “Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the…
PROVERBS 12:18 – “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” EPHESIANS 6:17 – “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” THEME OF THE DAY: THE SWORDS WE CARRY. Every Christian enters each day armed for spiritual warfare. The Apostle Paul…
PROVERBS 10:19 – “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT. Today’s scripture is one of those causing us to stop, ponder, and maybe feel a little uncomfortable. The Old Testament book of Proverbs has a way of going right to the heart. It pulls…
To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. 2 Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. 3 O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you[a] and watch.…
PROVERBS 6:6-11 – “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to…