Thinking Before You Speak

Scripture They refused to obey the Spirit of God. So Moses spoke without thinking. ~Psalm 106:33, NIrV Quote Not only are we accountable for what we say; we are accountable for how we say it. ~Ya’akov If you think I have someone in mind, someone who is guilty of speaking before they think–you are right,…

Temptation

Scripture We have a high priest who can feel it when we are weak and hurting. We have a high priest who has been tempted in every way, just as we are. But He did not sin. ~Hebrews 4:15, NIrV Quote “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried very hard to…

Hope Lost

Scripture There are more troubles all around me than I can count. My sins have caught up with me, and I can’t see any longer. My sins are more than the hairs of my head. I have lost all hope. ~Psalms 40:12, NIrV Quote Begin every day with a new hope and forget what lies…

Root-in, Root-out

Scripture For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. ~Romans 7:18, NASB Quote No one can really appreciate God’s grace until they see the depth and darkness of their depravity. ~Ya’akov The NASB translates the…

Rock Bottom

Scripture “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it! ~Matthew 13:45-46, NLT Quote Sometimes it is good to hit rock bottom because it is here that we realize Jesus is the Rock…