“So the people of Israel did as they were told. Some gathered a lot, some only a little. But when they measured it out, everyone had just enough. Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over, and those who gathered only a little had enough. Each family had just…
“Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other…
“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” (John 15:12-14 from the NLT of the Holy Bible) I’ve had…
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6 from the NIV of the Holy Bible) I was recently invited to a dinner in a colleagues home. Upon arrival, I realized that there were several…
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 from the ESV of the Holy Bible) God answers prayers. For the passed nine years, I have been praying that God would use me to reach…
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.” (Psalms 37:23-24 from the KJV of the Holy Bible) Have you ever used a compass?…
“How precious are your thoughts about me,O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!” (Proverbs 139:17-18 from the NLT of the Holy Bible) Psalm 139 – There is not a verse in this…
So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s…
“The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.” (Proverbs 16:17 from the Message Version of the Holy Bible) Doing the right thing is not always the easiest thing to do. Although there are times when it would be so much more convenient to follow…