Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 I’ve Got You Under My Skin. A catchy love song by numerous performers. The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Buble come to…
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Earlier today, I received a prayer request from a lady in California who is desperately trying to get back to the UK to be with her mother who is dying from cancer. She has been trying…
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Know anybody like this? The minute he or she enters the room, all Hades breaks loose. You brace yourself for what comes next. Finally, when…
Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. Matthew 21:21 Jesus cursed a…
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Back in January (in Book 1), I called attention to this scripture. It’s one of my favorites, and I believe it warrants another look.…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Nearly five years ago, my wife and I were shopping for a home. There’s no telling how many houses we visited before we made our choice. Now, what would have happened…
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 The Apostle Paul was a sports fan and used illustrations from athletic competition to instruct and exhort Christ’s followers in godly living. He likened his struggle in advancing the gospel to…
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30-31 You’ve seen the TV…
