Tattoos

Scripture  You are not to make gashes on your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves; I am the LORD. ~Leviticus 19:28, CSB Quote Treat your body like a temple not a woodshed. ~Jim Rohn I finished the Living New Testament a couple of weeks back. I loved it. Some days I…

The Kenosis

Scripture Instead He {Christ} emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, and taking on the likeness of humanity. ~Philippians 2:7, CSB Quote Jesus went from commanding angels to sleeping on straw, from holding stars in His hands to clutching Mary’s finger, from being worshiped to being despised: Why? Because He loves us and love puts the beloved before itself.…

Extravagant Love

Scripture But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast… ~Luke 15:22-23 Quote How deep the Father’s love for us,…

Loving People Warts and All

Scripture “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ ~Matthew 25:40, NLT Quote How we treat those who mistreat us is the real test of character. ~Image Quotes According to Jesus and…

The Shepherds Went Back

Scripture The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. ~Luke 2:20, NLT Quote FAITH is facing reality with confidence and hope. ~Charles Stanley The bible is a deep book. Although it is a Divine/Human enterprise and…

A Full And Meaningful Life

Scripture Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. ~Ephesians 5:2, NLT Quote “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” ~Stephen Covey I saw someone…

Insight

Scripture Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. ~Proverbs 2:2-3 Quote Your eyes will give you sight, but it’s your fellowship with Christ and His suffering that gives you insight. ~Ya’akov The world is filled with arm-chair quarterbacks: people who have all the answers but no practical experience.…

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Scripture Look! I have been standing at the door and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears Me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with Me. ~Revelations 3:20, LNT Quote Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, in Thy gracious hands I am; Make me, Savior, what Thou…

Communication

Scripture “What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.” ~Matthew 20:21, NLT Quote The art of communication is the language of leadership. ~James Humes We all know how important…

Stop Right There!

Scripture Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. ~Isaiah 41:10 Quote Fear is False Emotions Appearing Real. ~Zig Ziggler It is amazing how powerful the emotion of fear can be, and please don’t give me this bologna that you fear nothing: everyone fears something. My brother-in-law, during…