Ephesians 6:6-8 – Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave…
Continue ReadingPsalm 33:20 “We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.” Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Isaiah…
Continue ReadingPhilippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Is life hard? If we could truly lock into seeing things from God’s perspective and if we could truly, absolutely, beyond all doubt believe God’s Word, and also believe in His love, then would we consider life to be hard? Yes, hard things happen. Love…
Continue ReadingPsalm 27:13-14 – I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Philippians 4:4-5 – Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is…
Continue ReadingJohn 3:35 – John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. Jesus noted John as a God given blessing whose ministry had a purpose and also had a time. During the prescribed time of His ministry he was a blessing to be enjoyed and learned from. His…
Continue ReadingJude 12-13 – These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead. 13 They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. Philippians 1:9-11 – And this is my prayer: that your…
Continue ReadingJude 12-13 – These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead. 13 They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. Philippians 1:9-11 – And this is my prayer: that your…
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 ReadingJude 1b – To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. CALLED 1 Corinthians 1:9 – God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. John 15:16 – You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you so that you…
Continue ReadingActs 28:1-16 – Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. 2. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. 4 When…
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