Month: July 2015Page 3 of 4

But one thing is necessary

The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will…

From flawed to flawless

> Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. -Psalm 51:7 When I confessed them to the…

Joyful in hope

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ (NIV) That verse right there covers quite a bit of the Christian walk. Romans 12 is…

We were made for more than “at least”

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him…

Stand firm, walk with grace, open the door

Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage, be strong. -1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always…

Doormat no more

You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell? -Matthew 23:33 There’s an image of Jesus that’s been bothering me for some time….

Prayer is communion

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all…

Celebrating freedom

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. -John 8:36 (NIV) Here in the United States, July 4 is the national celebration of independence…

You’ve gotta laugh

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. -Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬ (NIV) Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone…

The Happy Trap

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. -Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭37‬ (NIV) I have told you these things, so that in me…