Worship that Counts
Posted on 11th Sep 2022 14:33:10
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” — Isaiah 1:17
Ways to Help (3)
Posted on 11th Sep 2022 14:28:18
“Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?” — Luke 18:7
Ways to Help (2)
Posted on 11th Sep 2022 14:26:26
“Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what’s left.” — 2 Kings 4:7
Ways to Help (1)
Posted on 11th Sep 2022 14:24:38
“He went to him and bandaged his wounds. . . .” — Luke 10:34
Weigh the Kids
Posted on 11th Sep 2022 14:22:39
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them. . . .” — Matthew 19:14
The Right to Learn
Posted on 6th Sep 2022 00:41:17
Mary . . . sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he said. — Luke 10:39
To Raise a Village
Posted on 6th Sep 2022 00:39:41
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. — Proverbs 31:20
Unexpected Grace
Posted on 6th Sep 2022 00:37:25
“Today salvation has come to this house. . . .” — Luke 19:9
Mind the Gap
Posted on 6th Sep 2022 00:35:09
“Between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.” — Luke 16:26
Jesus Describes His Mission
Posted on 28th Aug 2022 14:19:46
“He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.” — Luke 4:18
Jubilee!
Posted on 28th Aug 2022 14:17:22
“Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” — Leviticus 25:10
Abundance in the Wilderness
Posted on 28th Aug 2022 14:15:30
Everyone had gathered just as much as they needed. — Exodus 16:18
The God Who Hears
Posted on 28th Aug 2022 14:12:54
The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out . . . to God. God heard their groaning and . . . was concerned about them. — Exodus 2:23-25
Who are the Poor?
Posted on 28th Aug 2022 14:09:59
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” — Luke 6:20
Shalom!
Posted on 21st Aug 2022 13:53:23
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. . . . — Genesis 1:31
The Beginning of Good News
Posted on 21st Aug 2022 13:51:44
God created mankind in his own image. . . . God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number, fill the earth and subdue it. . . .” — Genesis 1:27
Good News for the Poor
Posted on 21st Aug 2022 13:49:30
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. — Isaiah 61:1
Filled with Wonder AND PRAISE
Posted on 21st Aug 2022 13:47:16
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you. . . . — Psalm 145:1-2
Beautiful New Dwelling Place
Posted on 21st Aug 2022 13:44:26
I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. — Revelation 21:2
Messengers on Foot
Posted on 14th Aug 2022 14:22:43
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation. . . . — Isaiah 52:7
Mountain Feast
Posted on 14th Aug 2022 14:20:08
On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast. . . . The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces. . . . — Isaiah 25:6-8
Beautiful Community
Posted on 14th Aug 2022 14:18:21
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. — Acts 2:42
Beautiful Unity
Posted on 7th Aug 2022 13:43:57
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head. . . . — Psalm 133:1-2
Smells Beautiful
Posted on 7th Aug 2022 13:41:19
“Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.” — Mark 14:6
The Service of Love
Posted on 7th Aug 2022 13:39:28
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example. . . .” — John 13:14-15
In the Sanctuary
Posted on 7th Aug 2022 13:37:26
One thing I ask from the Lord . . . to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. — Psalm 27:4
Sanctified Living
Posted on 7th Aug 2022 13:34:57
God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. — Romans 5:5
The Good Life
Posted on 31st Jul 2022 14:21:16
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers. — Psalm 1:3
Beautiful Love
Posted on 31st Jul 2022 14:18:43
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. — 1 Corinthians 13:1
Beautiful Death
Posted on 31st Jul 2022 14:15:56
[Jesus] gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. — Matthew 27:50-51
The most beautiful Kingdom Possible
Posted on 31st Jul 2022 14:13:33
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:3-5
Beauty Revealed
Posted on 31st Jul 2022 14:11:13
“Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it. . . . How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God.” — Genesis 28:16-17
So Many Wonders
Posted on 25th Jul 2022 20:53:05
Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you. — Psalm 40:5
His Name is Grace
Posted on 25th Jul 2022 20:51:15
“The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness . . . forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” — Exodus 34:6-7
Colors of Hope
Posted on 25th Jul 2022 20:48:44
“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” — Genesis 9:13
We have Seen His Glory
Posted on 25th Jul 2022 20:46:48
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son. . . . — John 1:14
God Cleanses
Posted on 25th Jul 2022 11:20:57
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. — Psalm 51:10-11
Fading Beauty
Posted on 10th Jul 2022 14:46:03
The life of mortals is like . . . a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone. . . . But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him. — Psalm 103:15-17
Sinking
Posted on 10th Jul 2022 14:44:39
Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink into the miry depths. . . . — Psalm 69:1
Beauty Lost and Restored
Posted on 10th Jul 2022 14:42:56
Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. — Psalm 107:4
Beautiful Holiness
Posted on 10th Jul 2022 14:41:21
Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. . . . He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness. — Psalm 96:9, 13
Caretakers of Beauty
Posted on 10th Jul 2022 14:39:12
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” — Genesis 1:28
Beauty beyond Understanding
Posted on 3rd Jul 2022 13:05:38
“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!” — Job 38:4-5
I am Beautiful
Posted on 3rd Jul 2022 13:04:02
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. — Psalm 139:14
Beautiful Variety
Posted on 3rd Jul 2022 13:02:13
How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. — Psalm 104:24
It Was Good
Posted on 3rd Jul 2022 12:59:41
God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness. . . .” — Genesis 1:25-26
Giving Voice
Posted on 3rd Jul 2022 12:57:30
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech. . . . — Psalm 19:1-2
Amen (‘So Be It’)
Posted on 28th Jun 2022 19:35:24
To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. — Ephesians 3:21
Life Everlasting
Posted on 28th Jun 2022 19:32:41
We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. — 2 Corinthians 4:18
Resurrection of the Body
Posted on 28th Jun 2022 19:30:32
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” — 1 Corinthians 15:54
Forgiveness of Sins
Posted on 28th Jun 2022 03:00:59
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. . . . — Psalm 103:2-3
The Communion of Saints
Posted on 26th Jun 2022 19:51:22
In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. — Romans 12:5
The Universal Church
Posted on 17th Jun 2022 23:20:16
There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. — Revelation 7:9
Author of Scripture
Posted on 17th Jun 2022 23:18:41
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. — 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Advocate, Counselor
Posted on 17th Jun 2022 23:17:13
“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” — John 14:16-17
Guarantee
Posted on 17th Jun 2022 23:15:33
[God has] set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. — 2 Corinthians 1:22
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Posted on 17th Jun 2022 23:13:59
The earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. — Genesis 1:2
An Ancient, Creed-like Hymn
Posted on 14th Jun 2022 11:55:34
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. — Philippians 2:5
Coming to Judge
Posted on 14th Jun 2022 11:53:39
“At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” — Mark 13:26
Seated at the Right Hand of God
Posted on 14th Jun 2022 11:51:42
[In] his incomparably great power [God] . . . raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms. . . . — Ephesians 1:19-20
Ascended to Heaven
Posted on 14th Jun 2022 11:50:02
While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. — Luke 24:51
On the Third Day He Rose
Posted on 13th Jun 2022 11:55:57
Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. — 1 Corinthians 15:20
Descended to Hell
Posted on 5th Jun 2022 14:19:00
By oppression and judgment he was taken away. . . . He was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished. — Isaiah 53:8
Dead and Buried
Posted on 5th Jun 2022 14:15:55
Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. — John 19:42
Crucified
Posted on 5th Jun 2022 14:14:20
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” — Galatians 3:13
Suffering Savior
Posted on 5th Jun 2022 14:12:30
With loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand. — Luke 23:23-24
A Mysterious Birth
Posted on 5th Jun 2022 14:09:23
“The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” — Luke 1:35
Our Lord
Posted on 30th May 2022 23:27:28
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — Romans 10:13
God’s Only Son
Posted on 30th May 2022 23:25:16
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. — John 1:18
Christ, The Anointed One
Posted on 30th May 2022 23:23:41
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news. . . .” — Luke 4:18
Jesus, the Savior
Posted on 30th May 2022 23:21:42
“You are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21
Our Father’s World
Posted on 30th May 2022 00:05:14
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. — Romans 8:28
Creator of Heaven and Earth
Posted on 22nd May 2022 19:58:59
He spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. — Psalm 33:9
The Father Almighty
Posted on 22nd May 2022 19:57:14
“How much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” — Matthew 7:11
The Father
Posted on 22nd May 2022 19:55:48
You are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has also made you an heir. — Galatians 4:7
I Believe in God
Posted on 22nd May 2022 19:54:14
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. — Hebrews 11:6
Making Disciples and Baptizing
Posted on 22nd May 2022 19:52:16
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
A Summary of the Truth
Posted on 15th May 2022 21:29:06
I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. — Jude 3
What’s Next?
Posted on 15th May 2022 21:25:23
Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. — Mark 16:8
A Living Hope
Posted on 15th May 2022 21:23:34
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. . . . — 1 Peter 1:3
An Imperishable Body
Posted on 15th May 2022 21:22:05
With the resurrection of the dead . . . the body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable. . . . — 1 Corinthians 15:42
Breaking the Barrier
Posted on 15th May 2022 21:19:29
Since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. — 1 Corinthians 15:21
A Resurrection Like His
Posted on 8th May 2022 14:14:50
If we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. — Romans 6:5
Resurrection Bodies
Posted on 8th May 2022 14:12:46
“How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” — 1 Corinthians 15:35
A Hopeful Curiosity
Posted on 8th May 2022 14:10:17
When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this subject.” — Acts 17:32
Children of the Resurrection
Posted on 8th May 2022 14:08:12
“They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection.” — Luke 20:36
At the Resurrection of the Righteous
Posted on 8th May 2022 14:05:40
“You will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” — Luke 14:14
You Are Who God Says You Are
Posted on 1st May 2022 12:56:49
If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! . . . Now is the day of salvation. — 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2
“Have Mercy on Me”
Posted on 1st May 2022 12:52:30
“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” — Mark 10:47
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Posted on 1st May 2022 12:50:08
“Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45
Astonished and Afraid
Posted on 1st May 2022 12:47:06
The disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. — Mark 10:32
Lord, King, and Savior
Posted on 1st May 2022 12:44:12
Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert. . . . — Isaiah 32:2
Who Laid the Earth’s Foundations?
Posted on 25th Apr 2022 12:52:26
“Who shut up the sea . . . when I fixed limits for it and . . . said, ‘This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt’?” — Job 38:8-11
Hearing From the Lord
Posted on 25th Apr 2022 12:49:26
A great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. — 1 Kings 19:11
A Way of Approach
Posted on 25th Apr 2022 12:47:21
You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm. . . . But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. — Hebrews 12:18-22
Shipwreck
Posted on 25th Apr 2022 12:45:43
Three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. — 2 Corinthians 11:25-26
A Driving Wind Swirling Down
Posted on 25th Apr 2022 12:43:25
The storm of the Lord will burst out in wrath, a driving wind swirling down on the heads of the wicked. — Jeremiah 30:23
Defending Against Enemies
Posted on 17th Apr 2022 13:51:57
Pursue them with your tempest and terrify them with your storm. — Psalm 83:15
In Awe of the Lord
Posted on 17th Apr 2022 13:46:41
Samuel called on the Lord, and that same day the Lord sent thunder and rain. So all the people stood in awe of the Lord and of Samuel. — 1 Samuel 12:18
Rain in the Springtime
Posted on 17th Apr 2022 13:44:25
Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all the people, and plants of the field to everyone. — Zechariah 10:1
Where Will You Go in the Storm?
Posted on 17th Apr 2022 13:36:36
The Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet. — Nahum 1:3
A Great Wind
Posted on 17th Apr 2022 13:34:07
The Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. — Jonah 1:4
You Must Commit
Posted on 10th Apr 2022 13:20:24
When you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. — James 1:6
A Great Crash
Posted on 10th Apr 2022 13:18:23
“The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house [built on sand], and it fell with a great crash.” — Matthew 7:26-27
Unusual Kindness
Posted on 10th Apr 2022 13:16:47
The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. — Acts 28:2
The Storm of Judgment
Posted on 10th Apr 2022 13:14:23
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. — Proverbs 10:25
Far from the Tempest
Posted on 10th Apr 2022 13:12:04
“Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. . . . I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.” — Psalm 55:6-8
Stormy Souls
Posted on 2nd Apr 2022 13:03:08
These people are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. — 2 Peter 2:17
Knocked Down by a Thunderstorm
Posted on 2nd Apr 2022 12:59:44
The Lord rained hail on the land of Egypt; hail fell and lightning flashed back and forth. It was the worst storm in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation. — Exodus 9:23-24
A Dwelling Place in the Storm
Posted on 2nd Apr 2022 12:56:44
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — Psalm 91:1
The Surging Sea
Posted on 2nd Apr 2022 12:50:47
You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them. — Psalm 89:9
Truly Remarkable
Posted on 2nd Apr 2022 12:47:39
So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. God called the vault “sky.” — Genesis 1:7-8
The Love of God
Posted on 27th Mar 2022 14:48:39
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He . . . sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” — Matthew 5:44-45
The Floodgates of the Heavens
Posted on 27th Mar 2022 14:46:32
All the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights. — Genesis 7:11-12
Singing in the Storm
Posted on 27th Mar 2022 14:41:21
You have been . . . a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm. . . . For the breath of the ruthless is like a storm driving against a wall. . . . — Isaiah 25:4
Keeping Up Hope in the Long Storm
Posted on 27th Mar 2022 14:36:28
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. — Acts 27:20
I Will Be With You
Posted on 27th Mar 2022 14:32:46
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” — Isaiah 43:2
Red Sky at Night
Posted on 20th Mar 2022 12:42:47
“You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” — Matthew 16:3
Thanksgiving at the End of the Storm
Posted on 20th Mar 2022 12:41:15
They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks. . . . — Psalm 107:30-31
God Hears Us in Our Distress
Posted on 20th Mar 2022 12:39:38
They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. — Psalm 107:27-28
How Great is God?
Posted on 20th Mar 2022 12:37:53
They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. — Psalm 107:24-25
Be Still!
Posted on 20th Mar 2022 12:35:01
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. — Mark 4:39
Law, Love, and Desire for God
Posted on 13th Mar 2022 13:34:54
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbor’s house or land, his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” — Deuteronomy 5:21
Truth and Love
Posted on 13th Mar 2022 13:33:21
Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. — Ephesians 4:15
Nothing But The Truth
Posted on 13th Mar 2022 13:30:58
“You shall not bear false testimony against your neighbor.” — Deuteronomy 5:20
Don’t Take What Isn’t Yours
Posted on 13th Mar 2022 13:28:47
“You shall not steal.” — Deuteronomy 5:19
Vices are the Basis of Sin
Posted on 13th Mar 2022 13:27:01
“I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” — Matthew 5:28
In Christ, Love Conquers Hate
Posted on 6th Mar 2022 14:32:06
“Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. . . . Anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.” — Matthew 5:22
Honor Your Parents
Posted on 6th Mar 2022 14:28:47
“Honor your father and your mother . . . so that you may live long and that it may go well with you. . . .” — Deuteronomy 5:16
Free to Honor the Lord’s Time
Posted on 6th Mar 2022 14:26:38
“Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore, the Lord your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day.” — Deuteronomy 5:15
Our Time is Not Our Own
Posted on 6th Mar 2022 14:18:43
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.” — Exodus 20:8-9
Name Above All Names
Posted on 6th Mar 2022 14:16:32
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” — Exodus 20:7
Good Jealousy
Posted on 27th Feb 2022 14:53:52
“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, and a jealous God. . . .” — Exodus 20:5
Dumb Idol Worshipers?
Posted on 27th Feb 2022 14:52:13
“You shall not make for yourselves an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” — Exodus 20:4
Loved By and Belonging to God
Posted on 27th Feb 2022 14:49:53
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” — Exodus 20:2
Love Only the One Worthy of Loving
Posted on 27th Feb 2022 14:47:58
The Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. Keep his decrees and commands . . . so that it may go well with you. . . . — Deuteronomy 4:39
Show and Tell
Posted on 27th Feb 2022 14:45:43
Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. — 1 John 3:10
God’s Will Lasts Forever
Posted on 20th Feb 2022 13:50:43
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. — 1 John 2:17
No Undercover Christians
Posted on 20th Feb 2022 13:48:48
The dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus. — Revelation 12:17
Law-breakers are Not God Lovers
Posted on 20th Feb 2022 13:43:59
If anyone obeys [God’s] word, God’s love is truly made complete in them. — 1 John 2:5
Listen! There is Only One God
Posted on 20th Feb 2022 13:38:59
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. — Deuteronomy 6:4-5
The Best of Friends
Posted on 20th Feb 2022 13:36:47
“Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” — John 15:12-14
Love My Enemies?
Posted on 14th Feb 2022 13:09:58
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. . . .’” — Matthew 5:43-44
Be Careful What You Do
Posted on 14th Feb 2022 13:08:31
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. — Revelation 20:15
Only Love is Enough
Posted on 14th Feb 2022 13:06:26
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. — Romans 13:10
Good Reasons for Civil Laws
Posted on 14th Feb 2022 13:04:08
“If anyone [digs] a pit . . . and fails to cover it and an ox or a donkey falls into it, [they] must pay the owner for the loss and take the dead animal in exchange.” — Exodus 21:33-34
Christ Has Freed Us from Some Laws
Posted on 14th Feb 2022 02:29:24
“Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.” — Leviticus 19:28
Our Laws Can Be Too Much
Posted on 6th Feb 2022 14:16:58
“You must be careful to do everything [the teachers of the law] tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.” — Matthew 23:3
Love Leads to Obedience
Posted on 6th Feb 2022 14:13:26
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” — John 14:15
Law is Not Enough
Posted on 6th Feb 2022 14:05:37
Whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. — Romans 13:8
By Faith: Confessing Our Faith Today
Posted on 6th Feb 2022 13:59:41
What more shall I say? … These were all commended for their faith … Hebrews 11:32, 39
By Faith: Considered Righteous
Posted on 6th Feb 2022 13:57:40
By faith the prostitute Rahab … welcomed the spies … [and] was not killed … Hebrews 11:31
By Faith: Bringing Down the Walls
Posted on 30th Jan 2022 14:12:22
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30
By Faith: Baptism
Posted on 30th Jan 2022 14:09:40
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land … Hebrews 11:29
By Faith: Fearless
Posted on 30th Jan 2022 14:07:16
By faith Moses’ parents hid him … and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. Hebrews 11:23
By Faith: Choose!
Posted on 30th Jan 2022 14:03:50
By faith Moses … chose to be mistreated along with the people of God … Hebrews 11:24-25
By Faith: Bless Your Children
Posted on 30th Jan 2022 14:01:20
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future … Hebrews 11:20
By Faith: Trust and Obey
Posted on 23rd Jan 2022 17:31:29
By faith Abraham … offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He … reasoned that God could raise the dead. Hebrews 11:17-19
By Faith: Going Home
Posted on 23rd Jan 2022 17:28:48
He was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:10
By Faith: Saved
Posted on 23rd Jan 2022 17:26:55
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen … built an ark to save his family. Hebrews 11:7
By Faith: Walking the Walk
Posted on 23rd Jan 2022 17:24:32
By faith Enoch was taken from this life … He was commended as one who pleased God. Hebrews 11:5
By Faith: Living for God
Posted on 23rd Jan 2022 17:21:16
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice … and by faith he still speaks … Hebrews 11:4
By Faith: Giving to God With Our Heart
Posted on 16th Jan 2022 14:31:09
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. Hebrews 11:4
By Faith
Posted on 16th Jan 2022 14:22:26
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 —
Help for Dying Well
Posted on 16th Jan 2022 14:18:02
“Observe what the Lord requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands. . . .” — 1 Kings 2:3
Surprised by Truth
Posted on 16th Jan 2022 14:16:11
Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” — 2 Samuel 12:7
Power Play
Posted on 16th Jan 2022 14:12:35
In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent . . . out . . . the whole Israelite army. . . . But David remained in Jerusalem. — 2 Samuel 11:1
Kindness
Posted on 9th Jan 2022 16:27:53
“Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” — 2 Samuel 9:3
Thank You, Lord!
Posted on 9th Jan 2022 16:23:46
“Do as you promised, so that your name will be great forever.” — 2 Samuel 7:25-26
The Promise
Posted on 9th Jan 2022 16:20:51
“My love will never be taken away from him.” — 2 Samuel 7:15
Undignified
Posted on 9th Jan 2022 16:16:48
“How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, going around half-naked. . . .” — 2 Samuel 6:20
Royal Worship
Posted on 9th Jan 2022 16:14:22
Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might. — 2 Samuel 6:14
Undeserved Grace
Posted on 3rd Jan 2022 12:23:53
The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months. . . . — 2 Samuel 6:11
Conversion
Posted on 3rd Jan 2022 12:21:08
“Make an agreement with me, and I will help you bring all of Israel over to you.” — 2 Samuel 3:12
David Begins to be King
Posted on 3rd Jan 2022 12:18:11
They anointed David king over the tribe of Judah. — 2 Samuel 2:4
Mourning Foe and Friend
Posted on 3rd Jan 2022 12:14:56
David took up lament concerning Saul and his son Jonathan. . . . — 2 Samuel 1:17
Seek the Lord’s Answer
Posted on 3rd Jan 2022 12:08:22
David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” — 1 Samuel 30:8
When the Answer is No
Posted on 26th Dec 2021 18:39:46
[Saul] inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him. . . . — 1 Samuel 28:6
Living Among Enemies
Posted on 26th Dec 2021 18:36:55
David lived in Philistine territory a year and four months. — 1 Samuel 27:7
Fool
Posted on 26th Dec 2021 18:34:53
“Pay no attention, my lord, to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name – his name means Fool. . . .” — 1 Samuel 25:25
Holy Restraint
Posted on 26th Dec 2021 18:32:16
“You are more righteous than I,” [Saul] said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.” — 1 Samuel 24:17
Leftovers
Posted on 26th Dec 2021 18:30:14
The priest gave him the consecrated bread . . . that had been removed from before the Lord. . . . — 1 Samuel 21:6
A Christmas Alleluia
Posted on 19th Dec 2021 14:45:36
Praise the Lord. . . . I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. — Psalm 146:1-2
Joy Has Dawned
Posted on 19th Dec 2021 14:42:43
God was pleased . . . through him to reconcile to himself all things . . . by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. — Colossians 1:20
From the Squalor of a Borrowed Stable
Posted on 19th Dec 2021 14:39:40
But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. — Psalm 130:4
Christmas Offering
Posted on 19th Dec 2021 14:36:56
I urge you . . . in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. — Romans 12:1
What Child Is This
Posted on 19th Dec 2021 14:33:03
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear. . . . — John 19:34
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Posted on 19th Dec 2021 14:14:17
Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices. . . . Let them shout from the mountaintops. — Isaiah 42:11
Changing Sides
Posted on 12th Dec 2021 14:31:27
Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do for you.” — 1 Samuel 20:4
Going Against Tradition
Posted on 12th Dec 2021 14:19:46
Jonathan [said] . . . to Saul . . . “Let not the king do wrong to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly.” — 1 Samuel 19:4
Reality Check
Posted on 12th Dec 2021 14:17:09
David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my clan in Israel, that I should become the king’s son-in-law?” — 1 Samuel 18:18
What Winners and Losers Do
Posted on 12th Dec 2021 14:13:33
Saul was very angry. . . . And from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David. — 1 Samuel 18:8-9
Lead Me, Guide Me
Posted on 12th Dec 2021 14:10:28
“The Lord . . . will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” — 1 Samuel 17:58
Showdown
Posted on 5th Dec 2021 14:24:47
Goliath . . . shouted to the ranks of Israel, “. . . Choose a man and have him come down to me.” — 1 Samuel 17:8
In the King’s Service
Posted on 5th Dec 2021 14:20:17
David came to Saul and entered his service. — 1 Samuel 16:21
Time for a Change
Posted on 5th Dec 2021 14:17:24
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king . . . ?” — 1 Samuel 16:1
Obedience
Posted on 5th Dec 2021 14:14:07
The Lord [said] . . . “I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” — 1 Samuel 15:10-11
My Way
Posted on 5th Dec 2021 14:06:10
[Saul] said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.” And Saul offered up the burnt offering. — 1 Samuel 13:9
Demand for a King
Posted on 28th Nov 2021 14:22:20
The Lord told him: “. . . It is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king.” — 1 Samuel 8:7
Jesus’ Authority
Posted on 28th Nov 2021 14:15:11
[Jesus] taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. — Matthew 7:29
Two Builders
Posted on 28th Nov 2021 14:13:17
“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24
Not Everyone
Posted on 28th Nov 2021 14:11:23
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. . . .” — Matthew 7:21
False Teachers
Posted on 28th Nov 2021 14:09:22
“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” — Matthew 7:15
Praise and Thanksgiving
Posted on 21st Nov 2021 14:47:52
Sing to the Lord … praise his holy name… O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. Psalm 30:4, 12
Every Day Is Thanksgiving Day!
Posted on 21st Nov 2021 14:44:39
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. — 1 Chronicles 16:34
Giving Thanks: Thanking God Forever
Posted on 21st Nov 2021 14:42:01
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. Psalm 136:1
Thanksgiving, Gratitude
Posted on 21st Nov 2021 14:35:19
Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. — Psalm 66:16
Thanksgiving
Posted on 21st Nov 2021 14:32:04
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Psalm 100:4
Two Gates
Posted on 17th Nov 2021 01:24:00
“Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” — Matthew 7:14
Ask, Seek, Knock
Posted on 17th Nov 2021 01:21:56
“Ask and it will be given to you. . . .” — Matthew 7:7
Judging Others
Posted on 17th Nov 2021 01:19:47
“You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye. . . .” — Matthew 7:5
Do Not Worry
Posted on 16th Nov 2021 11:27:41
“Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’” — Matthew 6:31
Treasure
Posted on 15th Nov 2021 03:35:57
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21
Fasting
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:52:56
“Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” — Matthew 6:18
No Strings Attached
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:44:58
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them.” — Matthew 6:1
Love for Enemies
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:41:28
“I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” — Matthew 5:43-44
An Eye for an Eye
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:38:43
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” — Matthew 5:38
Speak the Truth
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:35:34
“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” — Matthew 5:37
Divorce
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:33:04
“Anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery. . . .” — Matthew 5:32
Adultery
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:28:58
“I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” — Matthew 5:28
Murder
Posted on 31st Oct 2021 13:25:16
“I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.” — Matthew 5:22
Fulfillment of the Law
Posted on 24th Oct 2021 14:38:33
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. . . .” — Matthew 5:17-20
Persecuted
Posted on 24th Oct 2021 14:25:18
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10
Peacemakers
Posted on 24th Oct 2021 14:23:03
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9
Pure in Heart
Posted on 24th Oct 2021 14:21:05
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” — Matthew 5:8
Mercy
Posted on 17th Oct 2021 14:24:39
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” — Matthew 5:7
Hunger
Posted on 17th Oct 2021 14:23:10
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6
Meekness
Posted on 17th Oct 2021 14:21:44
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” — Matthew 5:5
Those Who Mourn
Posted on 17th Oct 2021 14:19:53
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
Poor in Spirit
Posted on 17th Oct 2021 14:15:54
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:3
A Face in the Crowd
Posted on 10th Oct 2021 14:31:51
Jesus’ disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. — Matthew 5:1-2
God Seeks Us
Posted on 10th Oct 2021 14:22:37
I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. — Psalm 119:176
Continuous Praise
Posted on 10th Oct 2021 14:19:57
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. — Psalm 119:164
God's Promise
Posted on 10th Oct 2021 14:17:22
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. — Psalm 119:154
God is Near
Posted on 10th Oct 2021 14:15:19
You are near, Lord, and all of your commands are true. — Psalm 119:151
God's Word is Right
Posted on 4th Oct 2021 02:36:15
The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. — Psalm 119:138
Blessing from God's Word
Posted on 4th Oct 2021 02:34:21
Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. — Psalm 119:135
Discernment to Understand God's Word
Posted on 4th Oct 2021 02:32:35
Give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. — Psalm 119:125
God's Word Sustains Us
Posted on 4th Oct 2021 02:29:41
Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live. — Psalm 119:116
God's Word, A Light to Our Path
Posted on 4th Oct 2021 02:27:40
Your word is a lamp for my feet, and light on my path. — Psalm 119:105
God's Word Sweeter than Honey
Posted on 26th Sep 2021 14:25:19
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! — Psalm 119:103
The Perfection of God's Law
Posted on 26th Sep 2021 14:23:31
To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless. — Psalm 119:96
Hope in God's Word
Posted on 26th Sep 2021 14:21:38
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. — Psalm 119:81
Living the Word
Posted on 26th Sep 2021 14:19:21
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. — Psalm 119:74
Growth in Affliction
Posted on 26th Sep 2021 14:17:07
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. — Psalm 119:71
God, Our Portion
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 19:08:57
You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words. — Psalm 119:57
Comfort in Suffering
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 19:05:50
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. — Psalm 119:50
God's Unfailing Love
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 19:02:57
May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise. — Psalm 119:41
Fulfill Your Promise
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 11:30:53
Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. — Psalm 119:38
Meditating on God's Wonderful Decrees
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 02:41:04
Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. — Psalm 119:27
Deliver Me and Instruct Me
Posted on 12th Sep 2021 14:23:48
Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees. — Psalm 119:23
Hide It in Your Heart
Posted on 12th Sep 2021 14:20:52
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. — Psalm 119:11
The Wise Thing to Do
Posted on 12th Sep 2021 14:17:01
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. — Psalm 119:1
A Day to Rejoice
Posted on 12th Sep 2021 14:13:22
The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. — Psalm 118:24
Rescued
Posted on 12th Sep 2021 14:08:59
Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe. — Psalm 107:2
Praise, Honor, Adoration
Posted on 7th Sep 2021 11:38:56
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. — Psalm 103:1
Time Out for Worship
Posted on 7th Sep 2021 11:34:55
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. —Psalm 100:1-2 —
In the Stillness
Posted on 7th Sep 2021 01:00:47
The Lord Almighty is with us. . . . He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:7,10
My Soul Thirsts for God
Posted on 6th Sep 2021 11:54:48
My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” — Psalm 42:3
Clear Confession
Posted on 29th Aug 2021 18:04:12
Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” … Then David said … “I have sinned against the LORD.” —2 Samuel 12:7, 13
Set High on a Rock
Posted on 29th Aug 2021 18:00:58
In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. — Psalm 27:5
The Lord is Our Shepherd
Posted on 29th Aug 2021 17:55:48
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” — John 10:11
The Divine Authority of God’s Word
Posted on 27th Aug 2021 12:20:03
The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. — Psalm 19:9
The Need for Fog
Posted on 26th Aug 2021 11:20:16
That person is like a tree … whose leaf does not wither… —Psalm 1:3
New Heavens and a New Earth
Posted on 24th Aug 2021 19:01:59
“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth.” — Isaiah 65:17
Incentives: Pasture
Posted on 24th Aug 2021 11:22:25
“Sharon will become a pasture for flocks … for my people who seek me.” Isaiah 65:10
The Bridegroom and the Bride
Posted on 23rd Aug 2021 12:58:37
As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. — Isaiah 62:5
Garments of Praise
Posted on 15th Aug 2021 17:48:24
I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation. . . . — Isaiah 61:10
Joy and Sorrow
Posted on 15th Aug 2021 17:44:53
I will make you … the joy of all generations. … and your days of sorrow will end. Isaiah 60:15,20
God's Promise
Posted on 15th Aug 2021 17:41:40
“My Spirit … and my words … will not depart … from this time on and forever …” Isaiah 59:21
True Fasting
Posted on 15th Aug 2021 17:38:25
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” — Isaiah 58:6
House of Prayer
Posted on 15th Aug 2021 17:35:03
"My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isaiah 56:7
Pleasant and Good
Posted on 8th Aug 2021 14:32:50
“Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow.” — Isaiah 55:13
Familiar With Suffering
Posted on 8th Aug 2021 14:27:57
He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. — Isaiah 53:3
The Mother Love of God
Posted on 8th Aug 2021 14:22:17
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” — Isaiah 66:13
The Great I Am
Posted on 8th Aug 2021 14:14:12
“I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you. . . .” — Isaiah 46:4
El Tsaddik: "The Righteous God"
Posted on 8th Aug 2021 14:09:08
“Who foretold this long ago, who declared it from the distant past? Was it not I, the LORD?” —Isaiah 45:21
The Joy of Forgetting
Posted on 3rd Aug 2021 16:46:59
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:18-19
A New Name
Posted on 3rd Aug 2021 16:39:51
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! — 1 John 3:1
God of Justice
Posted on 3rd Aug 2021 16:36:14
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope. — Isaiah 42:3-4
Fears for the Future
Posted on 3rd Aug 2021 16:33:31
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. — Isaiah 41:10
Did God Lose Control?
Posted on 1st Aug 2021 18:46:09
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God. . . . He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. — Isaiah 40:28
No Place for God?
Posted on 28th Jul 2021 21:55:41
Lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!” — Isaiah 40:9
The Joy of a Holy Walk
Posted on 28th Jul 2021 21:40:09
A highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. Isaiah 35:8
Resisting God: Pretending
Posted on 27th Jul 2021 22:36:24
These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. —Isaiah 29:13
Rest
Posted on 27th Jul 2021 11:20:42
The bed is too short to stretch out on, the blanket too narrow to wrap around you. Isaiah 28:20
The Most Lavish Feast
Posted on 26th Jul 2021 03:19:32
“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us.” Isaiah 25:9
Three-Fold Blessing
Posted on 11th Jul 2021 14:36:31
In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. Isaiah 19:24
Judgment Against Moab and Damascus
Posted on 11th Jul 2021 14:31:47
In that day men will look to their Maker and turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 17:7
Judgment Against Assyria and Philistia
Posted on 11th Jul 2021 14:25:37
“The LORD has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.” Isaiah 14:32
Crushing the Serpent's Head
Posted on 11th Jul 2021 14:21:32
How the oppressor has come to an end! How his fury has ended! Isaiah 14:4
The Instrument of Judgment Is Judged
Posted on 11th Jul 2021 14:15:47
Wail, for the day of the LORD is near; it will come like destruction from the Almighty. Isaiah 13:6
Jesus' New World Order - Part 3
Posted on 7th Jul 2021 02:17:35
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3
Jesus' New World Order - Part 2
Posted on 7th Jul 2021 02:15:10
Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah, nor Judah hostile toward Ephraim. Isaiah 11:13
Jesus' New World Order - Part 1
Posted on 7th Jul 2021 02:12:51
The earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:9
Jesus: Anointed by the Spirit
Posted on 5th Jul 2021 20:40:38
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding. Isaiah 11:2
A Faithful Remnant Remains - Part 2
Posted on 4th Jul 2021 23:38:38
Though your people, O Israel, be like the sand by the sea, only a remnant will return. Isaiah 10:22
A Faithful Remnant Remains - Part 1
Posted on 27th Jun 2021 14:16:31
A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God. Isaiah 10:21
War Gives Way to Peace
Posted on 27th Jun 2021 13:41:23
To us a child is born, to us a son is given … Isaiah 9:6
The Incredible Expanding Kingdom
Posted on 27th Jun 2021 13:39:24
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light … Isaiah 9:2
Waiting and Trusting in God
Posted on 27th Jun 2021 13:36:02
“I will wait for the Lord … I will put my trust in him.” Isaiah 8:17
Unbelief Deserves God's Judgment
Posted on 27th Jun 2021 13:33:17
Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted … for God is with us. Isaiah 8:10
A Mysterious Sign
Posted on 22nd Jun 2021 03:52:08
“The LORD … will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” —Isaiah 7:14
An Encouraging Word
Posted on 22nd Jun 2021 03:48:00
“Yet this is what the Sovereign LORD says: ‘It will not take place, it will not happen…” —Isaiah 7:7
Holy
Posted on 22nd Jun 2021 03:40:31
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. — Isaiah 6:3
The True Vine
Posted on 13th Jun 2021 15:42:24
The vineyard of the LORD Almighty is the house of Israel … Isaiah 5:7
The Glory of Jesus Covers Our Sin
Posted on 13th Jun 2021 15:38:51
In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious … Isaiah 4:2
Sin Is Essentially Against the Lord
Posted on 13th Jun 2021 13:35:22
Jerusalem staggers, Judah is falling; their words and deeds are against the LORD … Isaiah 3:8
The Last Days Follow God
Posted on 13th Jun 2021 13:32:24
The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty … Isaiah 2:12
Christ's Light Exposes the Darkness
Posted on 13th Jun 2021 13:29:47
Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. Isaiah 2:5
God's Law and Our Sin
Posted on 8th Jun 2021 12:51:38
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. Isaiah 1:18
God Does Not Accept Bribes
Posted on 8th Jun 2021 12:48:28
“Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless … [and] the widow.” Isaiah 1:17
The Consequences of Sin
Posted on 8th Jun 2021 12:45:36
Unless the LORD Almighty had left us some survivors, we would have become like Sodom …Isaiah 1:9
When We Lose God
Posted on 8th Jun 2021 12:42:02
From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness… Isaiah 1:6
The Impact of Sin on Our Minds
Posted on 7th Jun 2021 12:53:24
“My people do not understand.” Isaiah 1:3
Ask Away!
Posted on 31st May 2021 13:53:39
“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” — John 14:14
Fearless Hope
Posted on 31st May 2021 13:48:58
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. — 1 John 4:18
It Takes a Community
Posted on 31st May 2021 13:46:02
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.1 John 4:12
Serving God Through Loving Others
Posted on 31st May 2021 13:40:30
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. — Romans 12:11
I Believe…
Posted on 31st May 2021 13:36:07
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits … 1 John 4:1
Free to Serve
Posted on 24th May 2021 18:56:21
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18
Children of God
Posted on 24th May 2021 18:52:59
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1
A New Identity
Posted on 24th May 2021 18:48:01
You have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. — 1 John 2:20
What's Your Appetite?
Posted on 24th May 2021 18:43:43
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6
Fellowship
Posted on 24th May 2021 02:11:58
If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. —1 John 1:7
A Wise Woman
Posted on 17th May 2021 23:13:05
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. . . . Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. — Proverbs 31:26, 28
How Much Is Enough?
Posted on 17th May 2021 23:08:45
Godliness with contentment is great gain. — 1 Timothy 6:6
The Mighty God
Posted on 17th May 2021 23:06:06
“Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak?” —Proverbs 30:4
A Father’s Joy
Posted on 17th May 2021 23:03:19
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. — Proverbs 29:3
Blameless Walking
Posted on 17th May 2021 11:22:00
Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse. Proverbs 28:6
Your “Heart Condition”
Posted on 10th May 2021 20:27:01
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. — Proverbs 27:19
Drip, Drip, Drip
Posted on 10th May 2021 20:23:51
A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping of a leaky roof in a rainstorm; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. — Proverbs 27:15-16
Letting Sparks Fly
Posted on 10th May 2021 20:20:37
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. . . . As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:6, 17
Where's the Problem
Posted on 10th May 2021 20:14:01
They would not listen to their judges... — Judges 2:17
A Refreshing Conclusion
Posted on 10th May 2021 02:46:27
Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master. — Proverbs 25:13
Wisdom's Rare and Beautiful Treasures
Posted on 3rd May 2021 01:57:15
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. . . . — Proverbs 24:3
Honoring Parents
Posted on 3rd May 2021 01:51:41
Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace. . . . A man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. — Proverbs 19:26; 23:24
A Good Name
Posted on 3rd May 2021 01:47:19
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. — Proverbs 22:1
Example, Example, Example!
Posted on 3rd May 2021 01:43:00
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6
A Faithful Person Who Can Find?
Posted on 3rd May 2021 01:39:23
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? — Proverbs 20:6
Being Kind
Posted on 2nd May 2021 02:21:40
Those who are kind to the poor lend to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17
A Crown of Splendor
Posted on 27th Apr 2021 15:16:37
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. — Proverbs 16:31