“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got.   But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence.   You […]

Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s witness and followed Jesus.   The first thing he did after finding where Jesus lived was find his own brother, Simon, telling him, “We’ve found the Messiah” (that is, “Christ”). He immediately led him to Jesus. ‭‭John‬ ‭1:40-41 ‭MSG‬‬ What’s the very first thing you do […]

“But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, the One who got you started: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine.   When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between […]

“A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit. GOD cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.    Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they’re like spring rain and sunshine.”Proverbs‬ […]

“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us.   Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, […]

“Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet.    Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll […]

“Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:30‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Have you ever caused someone’s heart to break? Has your heart ever been broken? God’s has. You can […]

“Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb.I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking!   Body and soul, I am marvelously made! You know me inside and out, know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from […]

“Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way. Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.”Jude 1:22, 23 MSG Notice how we are exhorted to:“Go easy”“Go after”“Be tender”…with people. Those who are reluctant or having doubts in their […]

“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got.    But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence.  […]