Tag: church Posts
No Reply Necessary
Scripture “When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, ‘Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?’ But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge — to the great amazement of the governor” (Matthew 27:12–14, NIV) Word One time, […]
Know When to Turn Away
Scripture “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Psalm 119:37, NIV) Word You have to be very selective about what you give your time and attention to in order to live the life of victory God has promised. You have to recognize which thoughts to ignore, which comments […]
The Way
Scripture “ ‘…how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’ ” (John 14:5–6, NIV) Word Do you need direction in your life today? Not only is Jesus the Way to life in eternity, but Jesus is […]
The Promises of Peace
Scripture “I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people…” (Psalm 85:8, NIV) Word No matter what is going on in your life right now, the Lord promises that you can have peace. It doesn’t matter what’s happening in the economy, in your relationships or at the office; […]
The Way of the Righteous
Scripture “The path of the righteous is level; O upright One, you make the way of the righteous smooth” (Isaiah 26:7, NIV) Word Being righteous means that we are in right standing with Almighty God. It’s a very powerful, spiritual position. When we choose Jesus, we choose righteousness. But, we have to make the decision […]
Unhindered Prayers
Scripture “…Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered” (1 Peter 3:7, NLT) Word Did you know that the way you treat people has an impact on the effectiveness of your prayers? The Bible says that the prayer of the righteous person is powerful, but if we aren’t treating others with […]
A Picture of God
Scripture “No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us” (1 John 4:12, NLT) Word If you’re like most, you have photos in your home of the people who mean the most to you. You may enjoy showing […]
Be Full of It
Scripture “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:11, KJV) Word Jesus came to give you joy and joy to the full! When your joy is full, it can be seen by others. Joy is supposed to be displayed. As […]
Answer the Door
Scripture “…Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5, NKJV) Word When you wake up each morning, God sends you a special delivery of joy. It’s like it comes knocking at the door of your heart every day. The problem is that some people never answer the door. It’s […]
Do You Want to Live Happy?
Scripture “The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes” (Psalm 19:8, NIV) Word I have a friend who is going through treatment for cancer. He’s a young man, very talented, very athletic. If he had not told me, I […]
Be Joyful in Hope
Scripture “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Romans 12:12, NIV) Word God has given you everything you need in order to enjoy your life. Think about that for a minute. What is keeping you from living life to the full? You may not be in the home you want. You may […]
Joy in His Presence
Scripture “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (Psalm 16:11, NIV) Word Do you need more joy in your life today? God promises that joy is found in His presence. If you’ve accepted Jesus as your […]
