Category Archives: Christian

1-24-21 2 Tim 4:3-4 (nkjv) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables (lies). Lies tell you what you WANT toContinue reading “2 Timothy 4:2-3”

1-23-21 James 2:18 (isv) But someone may say, “You have faith, and I have actions.” Show me your faith without any actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions. Essentially, James is telling us to PRACTICE what we PREACH (Luke 11:28, Matt 5:44, 7:24, Rom 12:20, Pro 25:21, Luke 6:27, Mal 2:6,Continue reading “James 2:18”

1-22-21 James 4:6-7 (isv) Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set while you are still angry. Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you. Submitting to God means not exercising evil impulses: all of which come from satan (1 Peter 1:13, 5:8-9, ProContinue reading “James 4:6-7”

1-21-21 Mark 5:36 (net) But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue ruler, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” Jesus has already healed the sick, calmed a raging storm and miraculously fed thousands of people: and now He will raise the dead which proves He is the Son of God.So, whatContinue reading “Mark 5:36”

1-20-21 John 10:10 (nkjv) The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. The word “thief”, here in the Greek, is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to instruct men, but abuseContinue reading “John 10:10”

1-18-21 1 Cor 15:58 (niv) Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. We are to depend on God for strength in all situations.“Be not shaken or agitatedContinue reading “1 Corinthians 15:58”

1-17-21 Mark 4:41 (net) They were overwhelmed by fear and said to one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and sea obey him!” Jesus is in complete control of everything: are we?Of course not!So, why not trust Jesus to control those uncontrollable things in your life? (Matt 6:33, Heb 13:5,. Psalm 55:22, 1Continue reading “Mark 4:41”

1-16-21 Luke 6:20 (isv) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. What does “poor in spirit” mean? “It is the realization of our utter unworthiness, a sense of spiritual need and destitution, that drives us to seek Christ to lift it”. “The Berean”, 1-11-21.Everyone is “poor in spirit”Continue reading “Luke 6:20”

1-13-21 2 Cor 5:17 (niv) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” What is the new?A sinless pure and sanctified spirit in God’s eyes (1 Thess 4:7, 5:9, 2 Thess 2:13, Titus 2:11, Heb 5:9, 1 Cor 1:2, 1 John 1:9)!What is theContinue reading “2 Corintians 5:17”

1-12-21 Ezekial 9:4 (isv) The LORD told him, “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of everyone who sighs and moans over all of the loathsome things that are happening in it.” As christians do we sigh and moan because of the evil in this country?Or do we simplyContinue reading “Ezekial 9:4”

1-11-21 Matt 6:20 (isv) But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal, How do we do this? It’s simple, just give of your money, time and talents to glorify God (1 Tim 6:18-19).When all we seek isContinue reading “Mattew 6:20”

1-10-21 1 Corinthians 15:58 (nkjv) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. As children of God, we are the church: therefore it is our duty to promote His kingdom in whatever way we can: by shiningContinue reading “1 Corinthians 15:58”

1-9-21 Luke 6:8 (kjvlite) But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. When Jesus called the man forward He used the greek word “ἐγείρω” which has the connotation of “resurrection from the dead”.This wasContinue reading “Luke 6:8”

1-8-21 Isaiah 43:18-19 (isv) Don’t remember the former things; don’t dwell on things past. 19 Watch! I’m about to carry out something new! And now it’s springing up— don’t you recognize it? I’m making a way in the wilderness and paths in the desert. Those who dwell on the past remain frozen in that time.Continue reading “Isaiah 43:18-19”

1-6-21 John 6:5-6 (niv) “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” If you think about it, out of 5000 people, only one child thought to bring a lunch?Still, Jesus used this one childContinue reading “John 6:5-6”

1-4-21 Heb 10:38 (isv) but my righteous one will live by faith, and if he turns back, my soul will take no pleasure in him. Webster’s definition of faith is “complete trust, confidence, or reliance.”if we claim to be Christians, if we claim to worship the only, all powerful God, why is it so difficultContinue reading “Hebrews 10:38”

1-3-21 Rev 1:8 (nlt) “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One”. “God is the divine reality before whom every human being is responsible and accountable. Ultimately, you cannot evade HimContinue reading “Revelations 1:8”

1-2-20 Rom 12:12 (isv) Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer. The more we talk (pray) to God the more we learn and mature spiritually. Reading His word and applying it to our lives will also help (2 Cor 7:1, Eph 4:11-14, Phil 3:15, Col 1:27-28, Heb 5:14).  —God bless youContinue reading “Romans 12:12”

1-1-21 Mat 4:19 (isv) “Follow me,” he told them, “and I will make you fishers of people The sole purpose of God’s children is to promote His kingdom (Matt 6:33, 10:7, 21:43, Col 4:11, Psalm 145:10-12).We are to be shining our lights as brightly as possible and at every opportunity (Matt 5:14, 5:16, John 8:12,Continue reading “Matthew 4:19”

12-30-20 John 14:26 (isv) But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything that I have told you. One of the perks that Christians have is the very presence of God within us (Eph 2:22, 1 John 4:13, 3:24, 1Continue reading “John 14:26”