Monthly Archives: June 2019

The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:9 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.1.9.nlt

You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. … Continue reading →

Curse not the king, no, not even in your thoughts, and curse not the rich in your bedchamber, for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and a winged creature will tell the matter. [Exod. 22:28.] Ecclesiastes 10:20 … Continue reading →

Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. Colossians 3:13 AMPC https://bible.com/bible/8/col.3.13.AMPC

You shall not take revenge or bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. [Matt. 5:43-46; Rom. 12:17, 19.] Leviticus 19:18 AMPC https://bible.com/bible/8/lev.19.18.AMPC

Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves … Continue reading →

Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]; Matthew 3:8 AMPC https://bible.com/bible/8/mat.3.8.AMPC

Anytime we think the problem is “out there,” that thought is the problem. Habit 1: Be Proactive Note – I must address my own issues before helping others.

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Acts of the Apostles 20:24 … Continue reading →

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and … Continue reading →