Two ears, One mouth James 1:19-21 (NKJV) Qualities Needed in Trials 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Doers—Not Hearers Only 21 Therefore lay aside
Continue readingHeavenly Translator Romans 8:26 (NKJV) 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us[a] with groanings which cannot be uttered. Have you ever been at a loss for words? perhaps
Continue readingGrace Romans 5:20 (NKJV) 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, I have been studying church history a lot lately and came across this story. The Preacher and writer, John Bunyan surrendered his life to Christ after living what he described
Continue readingMarching Into The Sea Exodus 14:22 (NKJV) 22 So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. Hebrews 11:1 in the New Living Translation says that faith “gives
Continue readingProphetic Mile Markers Luke 21:31 (NKJV) 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. As early as Roman times stone columns were set by the side of the roads to indicate the number of miles or kilometres to a particular destination. This
Continue readingMercy Isaiah 55:7 (NKJV) 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. God’s mercy extends to both our lesser shortcomings and our greatest sins. A
Continue readingBy Adoption Romans 8:15 (NKJV) 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Every now and then we see encouraging headlines like ” couple adopts abandoned baby”, “Family takes in handicapped youth”, “needy
Continue readingWho’s Image? Matthew 22:20 (NKJV) And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” More that 40% of Australians between the ages of 26 and 40 have a tattoo. However, many people come to regret their tattoo’s, and that has spawned a new and thriving business, called tattoo
Continue readingEconomy of the heart Colossians 3:13 (NKJV) bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Forgiveness is something that each of us has to deal within one way or another. What might take
Continue readingThe Surprise of God’s Love Romans 5:8 (NKJV) But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The Surprise of God’s Love Jesus shocked His Jewish audience when He replaced the non biblical idea of hating one’s enemies with the idea
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