So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. — James 1:19-20 NKJV Be swift to hear what? What have you been hearing lately? Where are you getting your information from? Who and whatContinue reading “Be Swift to Hear”
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Fragrance of Life
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being savedContinue reading “Fragrance of Life”
Power of His Presence
The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night. And the Lord did not remove the pillar of cloud or pillar of fire from its place in front of the people.Continue reading “Power of His Presence”
Such Love!
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:13 ESV These days when people think about love, they mostly think about what they can get from the other person – affection, prestige, wealth and so on. It might be one of the reasons most relationships, including marriages,Continue reading “Such Love!”
My Worship?
They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. — Romans 1:25 NLT It’s fascinating how human beings find meaning in the world around them, which sometimes shape their beliefs and behaviours in ways thatContinue reading “My Worship?”
Not Like Us
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. 22 Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. 23 And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, theyContinue reading “Not Like Us”
Indisputable Proof
But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see hisContinue reading “Indisputable Proof”
No Excuse
But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see hisContinue reading “No Excuse”
He Cares
“The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.” — Psalm 121:5-6 ESV Today we are still focusing on Psalm 121. These verses are very interesting because you might be thinking, if God is really my keeper,Continue reading “He Cares”
Holy Spirit’s Influence (Part 3)
A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge. The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the giftContinue reading “Holy Spirit’s Influence (Part 3)”
