The truth about giving
‘He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will…increase your store of seed.’ 2 Corinthians 9:10 NIV Here is what the Bible teaches about giving: 1) You always get back more than you give. ‘He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed […]
The benefits of meditating on God’s Word-meditate
‘I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.’ Psalm 77:12 NIV What does the word meditate mean? ‘To engage in contemplation or reflection or to focus one’s thoughts on.’ David said, ‘I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.’ Question: until you meditate on God’s Word, what can […]
The need for connectedness-Human Body
‘We are like the various parts of a human body.’ Romans 12:4 MSG Paul writes: ‘We are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we’re talking about is Christ’s body of chosen people. Each of us […]
The need for connectedness
‘They shared everything they had.’ Acts 4:32 NIV When you read the story of the New Testament Church, you tend to get caught up in its explosive growth and amazing miracles. But here’s a component you shouldn’t miss: ‘No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had…There […]
Knowing who belongs in your life-friend
‘A friend loves at all times, and is born, as is a brother, for adversity.’ Proverbs 17:17 AMPC Wherever you live and whatever your profession, ‘butcher, baker, or candlestick maker’, you will have to deal with these three kinds of people: 1) The critic. Let’s face it, most people are comfortable with the status quo. They not only […]
Whatever
‘If anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.’ Philippians 4:8 NIV To instruct us about how to feed our minds, the apostle Paul writes: ‘Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about […]
You belong to God
‘You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here.’ Ephesians 2:19 MSG ‘He created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody. Christ brought us together through his death on the Cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility. Christ came and preached peace to […]
God has placed you where He wants you
‘You were made queen for just such a time as this.’ Esther 4:14 NLT God has placed you where He wants you ‘You were made queen for just such a time as this.’ Esther 4:14 NLT The story of Esther teaches us two important truths: 1) You need mentors to guide you. Because she was willing to listen […]
Go overboard for the Lord!
‘Peter…headed to shore.’ John 21:7 NLT ‘At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, […]
Your daily devotions
‘Search me, God, and know my heart.’ Psalm 139:23 NIV Here are two more reasons why spending time alone with God each day is important: 1) To take spiritual inventory of your life. David prayed, ‘Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way […]