LUKE 9:23 – And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. THEME OF THE DAY. YES, IT IS VERY HARD. I am going to make a bold statement, but I do so with confidence. I not only believe I am right in what I am about…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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Proverbs 1:2-7 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth —
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
PSALM 115:1 – Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! THEME OF THE DAY. THE WAR FOR HEART SUPREMACY. As we read today’s scripture, do we feel the conflict in the Psalmist’s heart? It is not difficult to see the war raging within him. It…
This summer’s selection for your encouragement and growth in the Lord is THE HOLINESS OF GOD by R. C. Sproul. This is not a new book but a classic; and a MUST READ FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN.
ISAIAH 48:9-11 – “For my name’s sake I defer my anger; for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my…
MATTHEW 10:38; LUKE 9:23 – And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. THEME OF THE DAY. THE FAMILY BADGE. All of us carry some type of identification. If we need to travel by air,…
HEBREWS 12:14 – Strive for peace with everyone and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. THEME OF THE DAY. WHAT ABOUT HOLINESS? Today’s nugget is going to consist of three questions about this nugget’s theme – holiness. No instructions today. Just a little self-evaluation along the lines of the most important thing in the Christian life –…