9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. There are some people who go through life working to make sure everyone likes them. When someone doesn’t like them, they take it personally. Well, for those people, the endContinue reading “4Oct 2010 Matt 24:9”
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3Oct 2010 1Tim 4:7
7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. Being godly is hard work! It does not come naturally. It goes against our grain. There is no pill we can take, no five step program we can engage in. It takes day by day, moment byContinue reading “3Oct 2010 1Tim 4:7”
2Oct 2010 Matt 24:2
2 “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Destruction can be part of God’s plan! Jesus’ disciples were commenting on the magnificent buildings that were part of the Temple complex in Jerusalem. They wereContinue reading “2Oct 2010 Matt 24:2”
1Oct 2010 1Tim 2:2
2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Paul instructs Timothy that he needs to pray for all the government officials that exercise authority over his life. We are to pray for them so that our lives will be tranquil and quiet.Continue reading “1Oct 2010 1Tim 2:2”
30Sep2010 1Tim 1:16
16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Paul considered his past and saw himself as the one at the bottom of the sinContinue reading “30Sep2010 1Tim 1:16”
29Sep2010 1Tim 1:15
15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. If Jesus had a mission’s statement for His time here on earth, this would be it. He came to save sinners. He accomplished many other things, but this was theContinue reading “29Sep2010 1Tim 1:15”
28Sep2010 1Tim 1:5
5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Love must spring from a place of purity. In this letter that Paul writes to his young partner in the ministry he gives some practical advice to help him in his journey. HeContinue reading “28Sep2010 1Tim 1:5”
27Sep2010 2 Thess 3:6
6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us. Idleness is not something new. There have always been those with the ability to work, but who don’t. Early in theContinue reading “27Sep2010 2 Thess 3:6”
26Sep2010 Colossians 3:21
21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Fathers can have a greater influence on the outcome of children than we thought. Studies have shown that the relationship of a father to their children is key to their successful transition to adulthood. If fathers are absent or disengaged from their sons,Continue reading “26Sep2010 Colossians 3:21”
25Sep2010 Colossians 3:18-19
18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. I happen to think that men and women are different, that we have different areas of struggle and different weaknesses as a result of Adam and Eve’s sin choices. Here isContinue reading “25Sep2010 Colossians 3:18-19”
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