The Miracle of Prophecy and Inspiration

Scripture But the LORD said to me, “These prophets are prophesying a lie in My name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.” Quote Beware of false prophets, they use God’s name in…

Final Exhortation

Scripture Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Do everything in love. ~1 Corinthians 16:1-2, CSB Quote You’ve got to love your enemies. They are the ones who point out your faults. ~Benjamin Franklin I read the bible for more than one reason but many times when I read, I am searching for…

Torn Between The Two

Scripture I am torn between the two, I long to depart and be with Christ–which is far better–but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. ~Philippians 1:23, CSB Quote Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. ~William James I cannot lie, I have had…

A Paradox Of Faith

Scripture Going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” ~Matthew 26:39, CSB Quote A paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to…

Truth Or Consequence

Scripture From Paul, the slave of God and messenger of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know God’s TRUTH–the kind of TRUTH that changes lives. ~Titus 1:1 Quote I read through Titus today and I had never noticed Paul’s emphais on TRUTH.…

Transformation

Scripture So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. ~2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT Quote Anyone can improve as long as they take responsibility for…

Wholesome Communication

Scripture Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. ~Ephesians 4:29, NASB Quote The tongue has no bones but it is strong enough to break a heart. ~Image Quotes I was reading…

A Deeper Understanding

Scripture May the LORD bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and of the patience that comes from Christ. ~II Thessalonians 3:5, LNT Quote The two enemies of the people are Criminals and Government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so that the…

Focus

Scripture Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  ~Philippians 4:8, NLT Quote Learn to focus or life will become a blur. ~Anonymous Thirty years ago, when video games first appeared, there was a very addictive…

Sensitivity

Scripture “Don’t bother about his letters,” some say, “He sounds big, but it’s all noise. When he gets here you will see that there is nothing great about him, and you have never heard a worse preacher!” ~II Corinthians 10:10, LNT Quote “Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being…