Mark 10:21 – 22 NIV: Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But at these words he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he … Read more
Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. My mother-in-law makes the best fruit salad. When we go, the children love it! She adds a variety of fruits, but somehow the fruit salad tastes even … Read more
Mark 1 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit … Read more
Philippians 2:14 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” For the last three weeks, I’ve been observing each time that I’ve grumbled. From this observation period, I’ve come to realize that each grumble comes from my abundance. The … Read more
1 Thessalonians 2: 3-7 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 5 You know we never … Read more
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as … Read more
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as … Read more
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 On our way to church the other day, our daughter (9) made the statement that we won’t see God … Read more
Revelation 3:16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. My daughter performed in a play this weekend at a local city theater. It was great — interesting story, stage scenery, lighting, sound systems, and zippy tunes. On Sunday morning, I was reminded of the play — … Read more
This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22-24 My daughter turned 9 this year. … Read more