With Jack Bailey
Scripture But with most of them {Israelites} God was not well pleased; for they were laid low in the desert. This serves as a warning to us, not to hanker as they did after evil. ~Hebrews 10:5-6, Weymouth Quote God may have some rebellious children, but He has no spoiled ones. ~Ron Dunn The Israelistes…
Scripture Though the wicked sprout like weeds and evildoers flourish, they will be destroyed forever. `Psalm 92:7, NLT Quote Rebellion against our Creator is not only unreasonable, it is outrageous. ~Elisebeth Elliot I am almost certain that I have blogged on this verse before. Weeds are a part of the curse. Adam’s first garden was…
Scripture Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ~Psalm 91:1, NIV Quote Doctors and medical science may add years to our life; but only Jesus can add life to the years. ~Warren W. Wiersbe Paul told the Colossians, For you died to this life, and…
Scripture Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. ~Ephesians 4:32, NASB Quote The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~Oscar Wilde I think Ephesians 4:32 was Mother’s favorite verse. I know it was the one she quoted most often.…
Scripture Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. ~Isaiah 57:1, NLT Quote For reasons we don’t understand, bad things happen to good people, and perhaps even more…
Scripture Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be madeknown to God. ~Philippians 4:6, NASB Quote A grateful heart opens the windows of heaven. ~Sarah Young I have used this quote before but there is truth in the content. Paul always mentions giving thanks when on…
Scripture To this end, like an eager wrestler, I exert all my strength in reliance upon the power of Him who is mightily at work within me. ~Colossians 1:29, Weymouth Quote We are encapable of living lives that are pleasing to God apart from His grace. We need His help day by day and hour…
Scripture You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ~Acts 1:8, NIV Quote It is always possible to do the will of God. ~Elisebeth Elliot When Jesus left this world and returned to heaven, He made His disciples responsible for making disciples in…
Scripture Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. ~Isaiah 41:10, NLT Quote There are some things in which we must persevere even when we don’t feel like it, simply…
Scripture Our LORD and our God, Bashan is a mighty mountain covered with peaks. Why is it jealous of Zion, the mountain You chose as Your home forever? ~Psalm 68:15-16, CEV Quote By small and simple things; great things are brought to pass. ~Russell Ballard Bashan is a mountain range located just East of the…