Stand Your Ground

  Scripture A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. ~Ephesians 6:10-11, NLT Quote The devil is absolutely malicious and purely evil. ~Billy Graham {Wisdom For Today, p.312} The devil…

A Spiritual Virus

Scripture Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within. ~Psalm 31:10, NLT Quote Sin is like a virus: it has invaded our body and drains our moral and spiritual strength. ~Billy Graham I passed a church sign the other day that read: “Sin is like a credit card: have fun now, pay later.”…

Trends And Fashions

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…

Something On Your Mind

Scripture Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ~Colossians 3:2, NIV Quote The human mind–like nature itself–abhors a vacuum. ~Billy Graham {Wisdom for Each Day, p.43} A common greeting these days is “What’s up?” In the old days it was “What is on your mind?” There is always something on our mind…

God’s SEVEN WONDERS

Scripture Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe, and they praised God, exclaiming, “We have seen amazing things today!” ~Luke 5:26, NLT Quote There were seven wonders in the ancient world and seven wonders in the modern world but God has seven wonders too. ~Billy Graham The seven wonders of the ancient world were:…

One Thing You Lack

Scripture When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ~Luke 18:22, NIV Quote You can pray all day. You can read your bible through and through but if you are robbing…

He Touched Me

    Scripture Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” He said. “Be healed!” ~Mark 1:41, NLT Quote Jesus taught us by His example that often the best way to help the hurting and the poor is to touch them with His compassion. ~Billy Graham Covid has changed many things.…

Jesus Appearance

  Scripture My Servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about His appearance, nothing to attract us to Him. Isaiah 53:2, NLT Quote God knew that if we had an accurate portrait of Jesus; we would be tempted to worship the…

What’s Not In Heaven

Scripture He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. ~Revelation 21:4, NLT Quote The most thrilling thing about heaven is that Jesus Christ will be there. ~William Franklin Graham Can you imagine the disciples grief when…

Quick To Hear and Slow To Speak

  Scripture  As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God.  Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. ~Ecclesiastes 5:1, NLT Quote Many times our prayers reveal that we believe God needs to hear from us…