Tag: NIV Posts
Live with an Eternal Perspective
Scripture “…It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35, NIV) Word So much of our culture is inward focused. People are conditioned to think, “What’s in it for me?” But the most rewarding way to live is not with the attitude, “How can I get blessed today?” No, if we are always […]
Push People Up
Scripture “Two are better than one…if either of them falls down, one can help the other up…” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, NIV) Word We all need somebody to believe in us more than we believe in ourselves. We all need people who will push us up, so to speak. After all, there are enough people trying to […]
But God!
Scripture “O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! …But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.” (Psalm 3:1–3, NIV) Word When David wrote this verse, He was in a very difficult situation. He was actually running for his […]
Bring Out the Best
Scripture “…love is kind…” (1 Corinthians 13:4, NIV) Word One translation of today’s simple verse says that “love looks for a way to be constructive.” In other words, love looks for ways to improve someone else’s life. Love brings out the best in other people. Don’t just get up in the morning thinking about yourself […]
Characteristics of Love
Scripture “Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NIV) Word Spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how long you’ve been a Christian, how much you know, or how often you go to church. Spiritual maturity is measured by the way you treat other people. It’s […]
No Regrets
Scripture “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10, NIV) Word I read a report from a nurse who takes care of people who […]
Never Disappointed
Scripture “…those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” (Isaiah 49:23, NIV) Word What a powerful promise we have from Almighty God! When we put our hope in Him, we will never be disappointed. Of course, that doesn’t mean that things will always go our way. There may be temporary disappointments, but we will […]
Beyond Critical Voices
Scripture “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise…” (Micah 7:8, NIV) Word Anytime you set out to do something great in life, there will be critics. If you’re going to be a great businessperson, coach, student, leader or employee, there will be opposition. The more success you have, […]
When to Turn Away
Scripture “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” (Psalm 119:37, NIV) Word In order to live the life of victory God has promised, you have to be very selective about what you give your time and attention to. You have to recognize which thoughts to ignore, which comments […]
On Your Side!
Scripture “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31, NIV) Word Joshua chapter six tells the story about how the odds were stacked against Joshua and the people of Israel. They were standing at the massive walls of Jericho that many thought […]
One More Night with the Frogs
Scripture “Moses said to Pharaoh, ‘I leave to you the honor of setting the time for me to pray for you and your officials and your people that you and your houses may be rid of the frogs, except for those that remain in the Nile.’ ‘Tomorrow,’ Pharaoh said.” (Exodus 8:9–10, NIV) Word When the […]
Press Past the Small Things
Scripture “…One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” (Philippians 3:13, NIV) Word Are you allowing the small things in life to keep you from God’s best? Today is the day to press past the small things and run toward your destiny! Unforgiveness is a small thing. Forgive and […]
