Jabez

Scripture Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez. She had said, “I was in a lot of pain when he was born.” ~I Chronicles 4:9, NIrV Quote God is the greatest giver in the universe. ~Randy Alcorn A few years back, Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book, THE PRAYER OF…

Self-Worship

Scripture Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’” ~Luke 12:16-17, NLT Quote Self made men are prone to worship their creator. ~Image Quotes Narcissism is excessive or erotic interest in…

Pretenders

Scripture Evil people and pretenders will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, and others will fool them. ~2 Timothy 3:13, NIrV Quote “Be careful who you pretend to be: you might forget who you are.” ~Image Quotes Paul begins 2 Timothy chapter three with these words, “You must understand this, that in…

A True Soul Winner

Scripture The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. ~Proverbs 11:30, NKJV Quote Soul winning should be the main pursuit of every true believer. ~Charles H. Spurgeon I guess we could call this a parable based on actual events right here in Morgan County. I could…

Keeping The End In Sight

Scripture “It isn’t because this man sinned,” said Jesus. “It isn’t because his parents sinned. This happened so that God’s work could be shown in his life. ~John 9:3 Quote Everyone profits when people are more important than profit. ~Source Unknown For forty years, the blind man in John chapter 9 stumbled in the darkness.…

The LIFE That Really Is Life

Scripture For we are what He has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. ~Ephesians 2:10, NRSV Quote Work for the cause {Christ} not for applause. Live to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, work to make your…

Invisable Realities

Scripture Lord, your word lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens. You will be faithful for all time to come. You made the earth, and it continues to exist. Your laws continue to this very day, because all things serve you. Psalms 119:89-91, NIrV Quote There is nothing in God’s law that will rob you of…

The LORD Deserves Our Best

Scripture The entire lampstand, along with its accessories, was made from 75 pounds of pure gold. ~Exodus 37:24, NLT Quote Give God your best…He gave His. Image Quotes Hang on to your hat, you are about to be shocked. I know you are familiar with the tent used by Moses for worship in the wilderness. You…

The Veil

Scripture When Moses finished speaking with them, he covered his face with a veil. But whenever he went into the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he would remove the veil. ~Exodus 34:33-34, NIrV Quote Perfect people aren’t real and real people aren’t perfect. ~Source Unknown Moses spent 40 days on the mountain…

The Year of Jubilee

Scripture “When you make an agreement with your neighbor to buy or sell property, you must not take advantage of each other.” ~Leviticus 25:14 Quote There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers eat better but the givers sleep better. ~Image Quotes When the Israelites left Egypt, all were…