Thank God!

Scripture I always thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. ~Philemon 4 Quote There are two kinds of people: the kind you like and the kind you don’t like; the kind that encourage you and the kind that discourage you. ~Phil Glisson When I read a new translation, I never begin…

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Scripture Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God ~2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NIV Quote Christ died to…

The Light Of The World

Scripture I had heard rumors about You, but now my eyes have seen You. Therefore I take back my words and repent in dust and ashes. ~Job 42:5-6, Holman Quote Sin turns ugly, and is subject to defeat, only in the light of Christ. The Light of Christ makes everything look different. ~Sam Storms When…

Learning

Scripture In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content ​— ​whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. ~Philippians 4:12, CSB Quote Intimacy with Christ can become so deep and so great that we become independent of everything else. ~Martyn Lloyd-Jones I spot read which means I read several…

Die ASAP

Scripture I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. ~1 Corinthians 15:31, NASB Quote The way to live is to die. ~Elisebeth Elliot Elisebeth’s quote sounds crazy doesn’t it. We humans cling to life. Its like the old preacher says, “We talk about heaven…

A Thankful Slave

Scripture Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave. Matthew 20:26-27, NIV Quote To be Christ’s captive is to be perfectly free. ~Elise Elliot Jesus uses two Greek words that are close to the same but different.…

A Cripple By Grace

Scripture It was by faith that Jacob, when he was old and dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and bowed in worship as he leaned on his staff. ~Hebrews 11:21, NLT Quote Nothing hinders spiritual growth more than pretense. ~Watchman Nee Paul said, “If I have to boast, I will boast of what pertains to…

The Intimidation of Hate

Scripture “If, then, I am a wrongdoer and have committed anythingworthy of death, I do not refuse to die; but if none of those things is true of which these men accuse me, no one canhand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar.” ~Acts 25:11, NASB Quote “Fear of something is at the root…

The Blood And The Cross

Scripture  For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. ~Romans 6:14, NASB Quote The blood of Christ has dealt with our sins, but only the power of His death and resurrection can deal with me {self}. ~Watchman Nee To follow Christ is to set your face…

It Will Be Finished

Scripture Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. ~John 4:34, NKJV Quote God has begun a good work and He will perfect it. He can do no other than what He has set His hand to do, for this is His…