With Jack Bailey
Scripture Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? ~Psalm 10:1, NRSV Quote The silence of God is often a problem for believers but this may be God’s way of teaching us to walk by faith. ~Alton H. McEachern There are times when God seems to…
Scripture May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that makes great boasts, those who say, “With our tongues we will prevail; our lips are our own—who is our master?” ~Psalm 12:3-4, NRSV Quote The mark of a Spirit-filled believer is to detect lies and liars and avoid them. ~Warren W. Wiersbe David…
Scripture How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? ~Psalms 13:2, NLT Quote It is a dangerous thing to give in to our feeling because feelings are deceptive and unreliable. ~Warren W. Wiersbe God had promised David…
Scripture Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. ~Ephesians 3:20, NLT Quote Grace is glory in it’s infant stage: glory is grace perfected. ~Jonathan Edwards Paul told the Ephesians, that Christ love is greater than anyone…
Scripture “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” ~2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT Quote “Consciousness of our infirmities drives us out of ourselves to Him in whom our strength lies.” ~Richard…
Scripture The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted. ~Psalms 18:46, NKJV Quote God often uses our deepest pain as a launching pad for our most heart felt praise. ~Source Unknown You can’t prepare for a day like yesterday. While there was anxiety at the Bailey’s, there was…
Scripture “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.” ~Luke 12:35-36, NRSV Quote Prepare and prevent or you’ll repair and repent. ~Anonymous When we…
Scripture From YOU let my vindication come; let Your eyes see what is right. Psalm 17:2, NRSV Quote Pride’s focus is on ‘who is right.’ Humility’s focus is on ‘what is right.’ ~Ezra T. Benson It is entirely possible for someone to think that their cause is just when it is not. There have been…
Scripture There is a sin that is mortal; I do not say that you should pray about that. All wrongdoing is sin, but there is a sin that is not mortal. ~I John 5:15-16, NRSV Quote Sin is your murderer: kill it before it kills you. ~Richard Baxter The Greek word translated ‘mortal’ in the…
Scripture “For where two or three are gathered in My name, I am there among them.” ~Matthew 18:20, NRSV Quote Only in the act of praise and worship can a person learn to believe in the goodness and greatness of God. ~C.S. Lewis Have you ever been so tired or maybe you just did not…