Imperfect Love

Scripture Peter was grieved that he asked him the third time, “Do you love me? ” He said, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” ~John 21:17 [CSB] Quote The bible breaks everything down to two things: Loving Jesus with all your heart and loving you neighbor as much as you love yourself.…

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…

A Deeper Understanding

Scripture May the LORD bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and of the patience that comes from Christ. ~II Thessalonians 3:5, LNT Quote The two enemies of the people are Criminals and Government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so that the…

Focus

Scripture Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  ~Philippians 4:8, NLT Quote Learn to focus or life will become a blur. ~Anonymous Thirty years ago, when video games first appeared, there was a very addictive…

Fitting In

Scripture And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. ~I Peter 2:5, NLT Quote Every believer in Christ is a living stone designed to fit into God’s Spiritual House [Temple]…

The Corrupt Sadducees

Scripture “Didn’t we tell you never again to preach about this JESUS,” the high priest demanded, “and instead you have filled all Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring the blame of this man’s death on us.” ~Acts 5:28, LNT Quote Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist. ~Edmund Burke There are…

Good Advice

Scripture Everyone enjoys giving good advice, and how wonderful is it to be able to say the right thing at the right time. ~Proverbs 15:23, TLB Quote The people who are wise enough to give good advice are usually wise enough to keep their mouth shut. ~Andrew Philpot When I read today’s verse, I turned…

Your I.D.

Scripture For the king [David] trusts in the LORD . The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.  ~Psalm 21:7, NLT Quote “I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved that He did it gladly.” ~Timothy Keller Psalm 21 is a celebration after…

Picking Up the Pieces

Scripture  After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? ” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.  ~John 21:15, NLT Quote There is more grace in God’s heart than there is sin in your past. ~Erwin Lutzer…

Jesus And Recreation

Scripture Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. ~John 21:3, NRSV Quote Recreation is refreshment of strength and spirits after work by means of refreshment or diversion. ~Merriam Webster There is a…