With Jack Bailey
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Scripture “Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes.” ~Luke 12:43, NASB Quote Are you disappointed with society? Are you really concerned about what is going on? Take the first step: look at yourself–What can you do to make things better? ~Billy Graham {Day by Day, p. 161} The chief…
Scripture So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other… ~Colossians 3:12, NASB Quote God sees the heart but people see our clothes so put on Christ. ~Elisabeth Elliot Paul said to the Galatians, “For…
Scripture [Peter said] “I’m ready to die for you.” Jesus answered, “Die for me? I tell you the truth, Peter—before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me. ~John 13:38, NLT Quote God will go to any length to show us our depravity and to bring us closer to…
Scripture The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers. ~Proverbs 6:16-19, CSB Quote The eyes are the widow of the soul.…