The Master said: “These people make a big show of saying the right thing, but their hearts aren’t in it. Because they act like they’re worshiping me but don’t mean it, I’m going to step in and shock them awake, astonish them, stand them on their ears.     You pretend to have the inside track. […]

“By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus.    And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already […]

“Here’s how we can be sure that we know God in the right way: Keep his commandments.     If someone claims, “I know him well!” but doesn’t keep his commandments, he’s obviously a liar. His life doesn’t match his words.     But the one who keeps God’s word is the person in whom we see […]

“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 […]

“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 Did you know that you can grieve God? You can break His heart?  He is Personal yet Almighty, […]

“Crying is better than laughing. It blotches the face but it scours the heart.  On a good day, enjoy yourself; On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days So that we won’t take anything for granted.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭3, 14‬ MSG Do you laugh more than you cry? Or cry more […]

“People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole..steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don’t quit.    Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing. Those who lived high and mighty, he knocked off their horse.” Isaiah 26:1-3 MSG What is […]

“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 […]

“Here’s how we can be sure that we know God in the right way: Keep his commandments.     If someone claims, “I know him well!” but doesn’t keep his commandments, he’s obviously a liar. His life doesn’t match his words.      But the one who keeps God’s word is the person in whom we see […]

“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 […]