Tag: NIV Posts
Freedom in Contentment
Scripture “…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” (Philippians 4:11, NIV) Word In life, sometimes it’s easy to get so focused on our dreams and goals that we tune out everything else. We can get to the point where we’re not going to be happy until we see those things happen. But I’ve […]
Celebrate Freedom
Scripture “You have been set free from sin…” (Romans 6:18, NIV) Word Today in America, we celebrate Independence Day. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared their independence, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783 — seven years later. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to stand […]
The Keys to Freedom
Scripture “I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” (Revelation 1:18, NIV) Word Have you ever been locked out of your car or house? It can be very frustrating and inconvenient. Not having the right keys […]
A Free Gift for All
Scripture “…God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” (Acts 10:34–35, NIV) Word Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! And God’s freedom is free for everyone. It doesn’t matter what your nationality or heritage is, or who your family […]
Who God Rewards
Scripture “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV) Word Do you see God as a rewarder today? Notice this verse doesn’t say that God rewards those who “deserve” it, or […]
Abiding in Him
Scripture “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, NIV) Word Jesus said, “If you abide in Me, you will bear much fruit.” One translation says, “If you will depend on Me.” […]
God’s Book of Remembrance
Scripture “Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name.” (Malachi 3:16, NIV) Word Do you ever keep special cards or emails from loved ones? People do this because […]
Without Him
Scripture “…apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, NIV) Word Jesus put it this way, “Without Me, you can do nothing.” In this passage, He talks about a vine and branches. Just like a vine will die if it is cut apart from the vine, we also won’t survive without being vitally connected […]
Tell of His Goodness
Scripture “I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.” (Psalm 119:93, NIV) Word Sometimes I think about my life, “How in the world did I get to where I am?” I’m not the most talented or the most qualified. I’ve done my best to be faithful, to make the […]
Remember Your Victories
Scripture “Remember what the LORD your God did…” (Deuteronomy 24:9, NIV) Word I’ve learned that the more you brag on God’s goodness, the more of God’s goodness you’re going to see. When you go around saying to people, “Let me tell you what God did for me”, you begin to see more of His goodness […]
Do You Recognize It?
Scripture “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3, NIV) Word When something good happens, do you recognize that it’s God at work? Right away, that’s when you need to thank Him for […]
God’s Protection
Scripture “ ‘Because he loves me,’ says the LORD, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.’ ” (Psalm 91:14, NIV) Word One time, I was outside my house standing under a big oak tree talking with some people. There had been a severe drought in Houston, and the trees […]
