With Jack Bailey
Scripture So, what about eating meat that has been offered to idols? Well, we all know that an idol is not really a god and that there is only one God. ~1 Corinthians 8:4, NLT Quote It is the glory of vain men never to yield to the truth. ~Augustine Roman and Greek mythology was big…
Scripture Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man!” ~2 Samuel 12:7, NLT Quote Absolute power, corrupts absolutely. ~John Edward {Lord} Acton The Jewish understanding of the Old Testament is very different from that of a gentile like myself. They see and understand things in the scripture that I would miss without their helpful…
Scripture “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Matthew 5:10, NASB Quote The affirmation of God is sweet in the midst of human treachery. Calvin Miller I can’t say in good conscience that I have been persecuted, at least not for righteousness sake…
Scripture The Spirit of Lord Yahweh is upon me, because Yahweh has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to captives and freedom to prisoners. ~Isaiah 61:1, LSB Quote No one has to wait for the coming of God’s grace. It is here, now! Accept…
Scripture Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. ~Daniel 10:9, NLT Quote He speaks and the sound of His voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing. ~Austin Miles Daniel had a terrifying vision that left…
Scripture They speak worthlessness to one another; With a flattering lip and with a double heart they speak. ~Psalms 12:2, LSB Quote He who speaks truth, stabs falsehood in the heart. ~Source Unknown It is hard to win an election in Alabama if you are associated with the Democratic Party. The dems took a dramatic…
Scripture But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy. Listen to him.” ~Matthew 17:5, NLT Quote Treasures, like diamonds, are not normally found lying on the surface: we must be willing to dig beneath the…
Scripture Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. ~2 Timothy 2:15, NLT Quote The author who benefits you most is the one who gives expression to the things you…
Scripture Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. ~James 1:19, NLT Quote The reason we have two ears, and one mouth is that we may listen the more and talk the less. ~Zeno I’ve been under conviction for a month…
Scripture O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. ~Psalm 86:5, NLT Quote Don’t beat yourself up over something that God has forgiven in the atonement of Christ ~Charles Stanley Charles Stanley {Every Day In His Presence} begins the )October 19th devotion…