“But that is exactly what we are, each of us a temple in whom God lives. God himself put it this way: “I’ll live in them, move into them; I’ll be their God and they’ll be my people.      So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good,” says God.     With promises like […]

“Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, […]

“Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives.    That means we will not compare […]

“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.     Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit […]

“We don’t want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn’t think we were going to make it. We felt like we’d been sent to death row, that it was all over for us.     As it […]

“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 […]

“But if God himself has taken up residence in your life, you can hardly be thinking more of yourself than of him.    Anyone, of course, who has not welcomed this invisible but clearly present God, the Spirit of Christ, won’t know what we’re talking about.       But for you who welcome him, in whom […]

“Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!   GOD can’t stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.   Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.” Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭23, 26, 31‬ MSG Gracious conversation. Words of beauty. Good advice. […]

“My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him.    You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught.       School’s out; quit studying the subject […]

“In your great love revive me so I can alertly obey your every word. What you say goes, God, and stays, as permanent as the heavens.    Your truth never goes out of fashion; it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up.    Your Word and truth are dependable as ever; that’s what you […]