EPHESIANS 6:10-11 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. THEME OF THE DAY. THE DAILY WAR IN AND AROUND US. War. That is one word the Bible uses that describes the Christian life. Conflict is…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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Proverbs 1:2-7 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth —
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
LUKE 7:34 – The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ THEME OF THE DAY. LIKE OUR MASTER. As followers of Christ, we are surrounded with many who are not followers of Christ. There are few, if any, days we won’t find ourselves…
PSALM 119:133 – Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. THEME OF THE DAY. LIVING THE GRACE-DEPENDENT LIFE. The Christian life is a dependent life. Actually, it is a grace-dependent life. From start to finish, all of the Christian life is one of grace. God saves us by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9), God keeps…
PSALM 119:123 – My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. THEME OF THE DAY. LIVING ABOVE THE FLOODWATERS IN LIFE. Ever feel life is like a flash flood crashing down upon us; a raging wall of water barreling down and ready to wash us away with its destructive force? Sometimes tough situations and difficult circumstances…
LUKE 7:1-10 – After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.…
PHILIPPIANS 2:25 – I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need. THEME OF THE DAY. THE EPAPHRODITUS-LIKE CHRISTIAN. This man is my spiritual role model. I know the Apostle Paul stands tallest as the greatest Christian ever to live. And throughout church history, I…