PROVERBS 25:28 – A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. THEME OF THE DAY. NEVER JUSTIFIABLE. Christians are never without excuse if we lack self-controlled lives, in all areas of our lives, but especially in our speech. Yes, I know that is tall order, but it is one we may obey because Christ in us…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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PSALM 4:8 – In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. THEME OF THE DAY. SLEEP WELL FOR ALL IS WELL. How did you sleep last night? Last week? Last month? During this past year? Some studies indicate 70% of adults obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month,…
PROVERBS 13:4 – The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. THEME OF THE DAY. HOW DESIROUS ARE WE FOR THE LORD? I read it many years ago. It was a short quote but like a small stick of dynamite, it contained a powerful punch in my life. And it has…
JOHN 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Today’s scripture is likely the most familiar of all verses in the Bible. It is short but powerful, like a stick of dynamite. Martin Luther called John 3:16 “the heart of the Bible—the Gospel…
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 – So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let…
PROVERBS 16:32 – Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. THEME OF THE DAY. LIVING LIVES OF SELF-CONTROL. So many things may be observed in a Christian who is mature in Christ. There is the consistency of walking with Him by showing forth a life of…