In Psalm 1 we are being asked a basic question. Do you want the very best for your life and to be blessed by God? I think it’s pretty safe to say that all of us would answer with a resounding “Yes!” Well it just so happens that this Psalm also gives us a blueprint to do just that! …
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2 Timothy 3:16
Members of the church at Ephesus struggled with outside influences trying to mislead them away from sound biblical doctrine. And sadly, these same influences are still alive in today’s culture. Our society is filled with immorality, false religions, and an “everything goes” attitude. Today’s churches are trading God’s truth for “feel good religion”, and believers are being led astray. But thankfully, as Christian’s we know there is truth to be found in the Word of God. For as Psalm 119:160 tells us, “The sum of Your Word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.” The Bible is our God given guide to life, and every word written on its pages true. And not just true, but eternally true. So rejoice and give thanks, knowing that when we cling to its contents, we stand on an foundation of truth no lie can shake.
November 9th – 2 Timothy 3:16 Read More »
Matthew 13:23
In the parable of the sower, or parable of the four soils, Jesus explains four different responses of people who hear the Gospel. The first is a hard soil, in which the seed, (the Word of God), does not penetrate the heart. And God’s seed becomes nothing more than food for the birds. The next is stony soil. It provides just enough for the seed to sprout, but doesn’t have the depth needed for the seed to take root. And at the first sign of trouble, the seed withers and dies, and God’s Word forgotten. The thorny soil, allows the seed to grow, but the love of the world takes over. It chokes out the good plants with weeds and produce no fruit. But the good soil is fertile and eager to receive the seed of God. It hears, understands, and obeys His Word, producing much fruit. It sprouts and blooms in glory to the Lord. The good soil provides a bountiful harvest for God to reap. So let me ask, which soil are you?
September 11th – Matthew 13:23 Read More »
James 1:25
James describes the Word of God as the perfect law of liberty. Why? Because in it we learn the gospel of Jesus Christ, which gives us freedom from sin, bondage, and death. And the more time we spend in the Bible, the freer we become. Which is why James stresses that we need to “look intently” at what God says. In the ancient Greek language, to “look intently” spoke of a penetrating examination. To peer so intently, that a person would go to great extremes, even physical, to get a better look. Adam Clark calls “looking intently” as taking the time to, “see and examine the state of his soul, the grace of his God, the extent of his duty, and the height of the promised glory.” Being able to both own and read the Bible is a privilege we should never take for granted. And when it comes to the Word of God, James promises great blessings for those who instead of being forgetful hearers, become effectual doers!
July 14th – James 1:25 Read More »
Hebrews 4:12
There’s no better way to renew our minds and spirits than spending time in God’s Word. Not merely just pages in a book, there is power in every one of God’s words. The Bible can penetrate even the hardest of hearts, and can save even the most wayward soul. It’s contents inspire, comfort, convict, and empower all who read and believe the message of the Lord. No matter our circumstance, there is no better place to first turn, than God’s Word. It has every answer we need, is a guide in how to live, and contains God’s amazing promises!
March 27th – Hebrews 4:12 Read More »
Timothy, a Galatian born in Lystra, was a young man who after receiving Christ as his Savior, became the Apostle Paul’s protégé and part of his missionary team. He was eventually sent out by Paul to advise churches on how to run the body of Christ, how to deal with false teachings, and what the conduct of the minister should be. Knowing the great responsibility he carried, Paul wrote this letter to Timothy to share his love, encouragement, and guidance. …
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Ephesians 4:23
Once we lived with fleshly spirits, hostile to and separated from God. But when we receive Jesus as our Savior, a wonderful thing begins to happen. The Holy Spirit comes to indwell us and gets to work producing change. Now, because of that change, no longer do we have hearts that crave worldly things. Instead we set our hearts and minds on the things of God. And that’s why it’s so important to spend time with Him daily in His Word. For the Bible contains all we need to produce a joyful, thankful, continuing renewal of our spirits.
March 5th – Ephesians 4:23 Read More »
John 14:23
The evidence of our love for Jesus isn’t in our words, but in our actions. It’s easy to say we love the Lord, but is that love active in our lives? By keeping His word, we express the priority of our hearts to God. It is through our obedience to Christ and His commandments, that shows the world our genuine love and devotion to Him. In return, God through the Holy Spirit, comes into our hearts and takes up residence. And through His redemptive love starts work for on changing our hearts and minds to become more like the Lord we serve.
February 11th – John 14:23 Read More »
Revelation 21:5
When it comes to renewal, we need look no further than God. For He promises a great rebirth of the dying and decaying world in which we live. After the great throne judgement, God will make a new heaven and a new earth. Washed away will be the old, restored it to its original glory. Then the holy city of the new Jerusalem will come down out of heaven where we will dwell with the presence of God for eternity. And in this new perfect world, gone forever are pain and sorrow. Never again will our hearts feel the hurt of sadness or our eyes the sting of a shed tear of anguish. Oh how we can sing great praises to God for His words are faithful and true!
January 11th – Revelation 21:5 Read More »