John 4:23-24 – Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” Colossians 1:16 – For in him all things were created: things in heaven…
Continue ReadingIsaiah 5:20-21 – Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 – But know this, that in the last days perilous times will…
Continue ReadingMatthew 3:1-3 – In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” When we think…
Continue ReadingGenesis 41:16 – “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” “But God” are two powerful words of sure hope for every situation. Man may call one person less, but God calls us equal in His sight. We may be weak, but God is all-powerful. We may be unable but God is…
Continue ReadingLamentations 3:22-24 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Earlier this morning I was listening to a message from Pastor Jon Courson. He spoke of the morning ritual that…
Continue ReadingJames 1:17 – Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear…
Continue ReadingOXES AND TIGERS (A Modern Parable) The circus lion was tamed (broken) through abuse. Yet its trainer backs up when the abused lion remembers that it is a lion and with a mighty roar and bared claws begins to assert its own will. But the cruel trainer does not permanently back up, he backs up…
Continue ReadingJude 1b – To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. CALLED 2 Timothy 1:9 – He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. LOVED John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that he gave his…
Continue ReadingJude 1b – To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. CALLED 2 Timothy 1:9 – He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. LOVED John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that he gave his…
Continue ReadingJames 2:1 – My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Matthew 28:19-20 – Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with…
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