Under Attack

Scripture Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the…

Greater Than

Scripture “Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared, but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” ~Matthew 11:11, CSB Quote The least in the Gospel stands on higher ground than the greatest under the law. ~Charles Spurgeon I’m currently reading Ezekiel…

Friendship With The World

Scripture You adulterous people. Don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the friend of the world becomes the enemy of God. ~James 4:4, CSB Quote The world is wrong side up; it needs to be turned upside down in order to be right side up.…

The Miracle of Prophecy and Inspiration

Scripture But the LORD said to me, “These prophets are prophesying a lie in My name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.” Quote Beware of false prophets, they use God’s name in…

Final Exhortation

Scripture Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Do everything in love. ~1 Corinthians 16:1-2, CSB Quote You’ve got to love your enemies. They are the ones who point out your faults. ~Benjamin Franklin I read the bible for more than one reason but many times when I read, I am searching for…

Torn Between The Two

Scripture I am torn between the two, I long to depart and be with Christ–which is far better–but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. ~Philippians 1:23, CSB Quote Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. ~William James I cannot lie, I have had…

A Paradox Of Faith

Scripture Going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” ~Matthew 26:39, CSB Quote A paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to…

Truth Or Consequence

Scripture From Paul, the slave of God and messenger of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know God’s TRUTH–the kind of TRUTH that changes lives. ~Titus 1:1 Quote I read through Titus today and I had never noticed Paul’s emphais on TRUTH.…

Transformation

Scripture So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. ~2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT Quote Anyone can improve as long as they take responsibility for…

Wholesome Communication

Scripture Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. ~Ephesians 4:29, NASB Quote The tongue has no bones but it is strong enough to break a heart. ~Image Quotes I was reading…