1 Corinthians 9:26-27 New International Version Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. For Encouragement We’re … Continue reading Discipline For A Strong Finish
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Living With A Purpose
Living With A Purpose Mark 10:32 New International Version They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. For Encouragement When we live with purpose, … Continue reading Living With A Purpose
God In Us
Acts 2:4 New International Version All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. For Encouragement Most of us wish we had someone to help us at all times. We could use a constant companion in every situation, someone who can teach us, remind … Continue reading God In Us
Feeling Left Out?
Feeling Left Out? Luke 15:29 New International Version But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. For Encouragemnet Do you sometimes feel overworked at home, work, and even church … Continue reading Feeling Left Out?
Satisfied Curiousity
Satisfied Curiosity Luke 19:5 New International Version When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” For Encouragement Wealth can be misleading, as Zacchaeus’s experience shows. Outward appearances do not reflect a person’s true condition. Often, an inner restlessness persists, and material possessions … Continue reading Satisfied Curiousity
The Look That Says It All
A torchlit courtyard gathers figures around a fire beneath the walls of Jerusalem. Luke 22:61 New International Version The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” For Encouragement A conversation with Peter: A fireside conversation … Continue reading The Look That Says It All
What An inheritance!
What An Inheritance! Romans 5:1-2 New International Version Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. For Encouragement … Continue reading What An inheritance!
Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
James 1:19-20 New International Version My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human angerdoes not produce the righteousness that God desires. For Meditation The call came just as I sat down for dinner. “Did you know that your brother’s wife … Continue reading Call For God’s Fire Extinguisher
Because You Says So
Because You Say So Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Encouragement Life can be difficult. Sometimes we do our best on a project but don’t get the results we want. We get disappointed and … Continue reading Because You Says So