With Jack Bailey
Scripture True circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people. ~Romans 2:29, NLT Quote Circumcision of the heart is when what we ought to do and what we want…
Scripture We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. ~Romans 5:3, NLT Quote Life is a series of tests and the final exam is death. ~Oswald Chambers James the brother of our LORD said, Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever…
Scripture Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. ~Luke 10:39-40, NLT Quote In a way, worry can be worse than cancer because worry destroys our peace. ~Ya’akov After blogging on this story just days ago, it came back…
Scripture He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. ~Isaiah 53:3, NLT Quote No healthy Christian chooses suffering; we choose God’s will and sometimes that leads to suffering. ~Oswald Chambers I had some thoughts this morning as I read my devotions. Jesus came to this planet and was born of a…
Scripture “But one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.” ~Luke 10:42, NET Quote Which matters most? What you do for Jesus or what He has done for you? ~Ya’akov I cease to be amazed at the depth of God’s word. How many times have…
Scripture This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in Me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it. ~Isaiah 30:15 Quote If we refuse to come apart, we will eventually fall apart. ~Vance Havner Why did the LORD…
Scripture The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced. ~Mark 4:18-19, NLT Quote There is a difference between humility and low…
Scripture Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” ~Psalm 14:1 Quote Human nature, the importance of objective truth, and the beauty of family and of distinctions between the sexes is beyond man’s will {control}. ~C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis wrote a space trilogy back in the 1940’s: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous…
Scripture When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” ~Luke 18:22, NLT Quote Sometimes, Jesus words can be amazingly hard. ~Oswald Chambers I agree with Chambers;…
Scripture The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. ~Matthew 7:13, NLT Quote The narrow gate is more difficult but ultimately, it leads to joy and peace. ~Billy Graham The advertising world plays on trends and fashions; as a matter of fact, they try to…