Be Not Hasty “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.” Ecclesiastics 7:9 Do not quickly allow anger to rest upon you, as it stirs foolishness and strife. Find calm, strength, and wisdom in God; his grace is sufficient for the moment. We fight on for […]
The Things of the Spirit
The Things of the Spirit “For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.” Romans 8:5 Going after the Spirit, chasing God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the worthiest of pursuits. Being of the Spirit simplifies […]
It Is Written
It Is Written “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 We are nourished by food and God’s word: each brings sustenance to our life. We must eat to live; we must read God’s word […]
Blessed Are They
Blessed Are They “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 Standing in faith, with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, we will suffer the torment of this present world. Yet, the kingdom, heaven, our eternal home, awaits. With his stripes we are healed. Rejoice. Great […]
To Be Spiritually Minded
To Be Spiritually Minded “For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Romans 8: 5-6 In this world, we long after God, after […]
Be Planted In The House Of The Lord
Be Planted In The House Of The Lord “Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.” Psalms 92:13 The Lord is our rock. Let us plant ourselves, let us grow our roots, let us flower in the courts of God. Cleave to God’s good; he […]
All Is Given From Heaven
All Is Given From Heaven “John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.” John 3:27 All we have been given, all we shall ever receive, is a gift from heaven. When you feel as if there is nothing in your life, if hope has vanished, look to […]
We Brought Nothing
We Brought Nothing “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” 1 Timothy 6:7 We brought nothing in and we’ll take nothing out from this world. Therefore, let our minds, bodies, and souls be focused on the Gospel of Jesus in the time we are allotted. Be content with what […]
Jesus Christ Never Changes
Jesus Christ Never Changes “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Hebrews 13:8 When you find yourself in doubt, when you find yourself in despair, when you find yourself without hope: Jesus. His strength, his tender love, his forgiveness, his life blood, is here. Lean in to Jesus. Give your life […]
Call Upon God
Call Upon God “Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.” Jeremiah 29:12 God hears us when we pray; he listens when we call on him. This is the word of God and we can trust that it is as true today as […]