Introspection

Scripture Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test? ~2 Corinthians 13:5, NASB Quote There is a danger in too much introspection: what some call introspection is an examination of their feelings and…

True Rest For The Soul

Scripture “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” ~Matthew 11:28-29, NLT Quote Jesus desires to heal you of issues…

A Time Will Come

Scripture “Nevertheless, the time will come when I will heal Jerusalem’s wounds and give it prosperity and true peace.” ~Jeremiah 33:6, NLT Quote “The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me.” ~Martin Luther I have deep admiration for Jeremiah the…

Children Of God

Scripture Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! ~1 John 3:1, NKJV Quote The first link between my soul and Christ is not my riches but my need. ~Charles H. Spurgeon Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.[Psalm…

A Growing Faith

Scripture We must always thank God for you, brothers and sisters. This is only right, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing. ~2 Thessalonians 1:3, NCV Quote Having babies is one thing; nurturing them to maturity is another. ~Ya’akov The…

A Mixed-Up World

Scripture Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness. ~Isaiah 5:20, NASB Quote “If God doesn’t judge America, He will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” ~Ruth Bell Graham {1965} I’ve been quoting Mrs. Graham for a number of years. I was a sophomore…

A Doubting Thomas

Scripture “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” ~John 20:25, NLT Quote Demanding a sign proves the weakness and immaturity of our faith. ~Charles Stanley Thomas the apostle, often referred to as the twin,…

Bible Reading

Scripture Search me, O God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. ~Psalm 139:23-24, NLT Quote If you wish to know God, you must know His word. ~Charles S. Spurgeon Believe it or not, the mirror was…

Reasons Tp Praise

Scripture Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God… Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! ~Acts 16:25-26, NLT Quote Praise is the natural response of a grateful heart.…

Faith and Obedience

Scripture His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” ~John 2:5, NASB Quote Faith is not intelligent understanding, faith is deliberate commitment to Jesus where there seems to be no way. ~Oswald Chambers Following Christ requires faith from start to finish. The justified live by faith, not sight. It is…