Sunday, July 26, 2009

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." -Acts 2:42 (NASB)

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Consider the work of God...

"Consider the work of God, For who is able to straighten what He has bent?" -Ecclesiastes 7:13 (NASB)

Friday, July 24, 2009

For His name's sake

"Yet he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make known his mighty power." -Psalm 106:8 (ESV)

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Bless the LORD, O my soul!

"Let the sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more! Bless the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD!" -Psalm 104:35 (ESV)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

I rejoice in the LORD

"May be meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD." -Psalm 104:34 (ESV)

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

May the LORD rejoice in His works

"May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works, who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke!" -Psalm 105:21-22 (ESV)

Monday, July 20, 2009

Present your bodies as a living sacrifice

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." -Romans 12:1 (ESV)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

That every idle word that men shall speak...

"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." -Matthew 12:36 (KJV)

Saturday, July 18, 2009

God...made us alive with the Messiah even through we are dead in trespasses

"But God, who is abundant in mercy, because of His great love that He had for us, made us alive with the Messiah even though we were dead in trespasses. By grace you are saved!" -Ephesians 2:4-5 (HCSB)

Friday, July 17, 2009

For by grace you are saved through faith

"For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift-- not from works, so that no one can boast." -Ephesians 2:8-9 (HCSB)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Though you have not seen him, you love him.

"Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." -I Peter 1:8-9 (ESV)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

And God blessed Noah...

"And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the fish of the sea. Into your hand they are delivered.Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.'" -Genesis 9:1-3 (ESV)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Lord is not slow about His promise

"The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up." -I Peter 3:9-10 (NASB)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Judge not, that you may not be judged

"Judge not, that you may not be judged. For in the manner you judge, you shall be judged: and with the measure you use, it shall be measured to you." -Matthew 7:1-2 (RKJNT)

Sunday, July 12, 2009

First commandment

"And God spoke all these words, saying, I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me" -Exodus 20:1-3 (ESV)

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Beloved, we are God's children now...

"Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure." -I John 3:2-3 (ESV)

Friday, July 10, 2009

In the beginning...

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." -Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

You also be holy in all your conduct

"As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy." -I Peter 1:14-16 (EMTV)

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

This is He who came through water and blood

"This is He who came through water and blood–Jesus Christ, not only by the water, but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is He who witnesses, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that bear witness: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one." -I John 5:6-8 (EMTV)

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

for it is He who shall save His people from their sins

"But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.'" -Matthew 1:20-21 (WEB)

Monday, July 6, 2009

Blessed is the man who...

"Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper." -Psalm 1:1-3 (WEB)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Repent and be baptized

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." -Acts 2:38-39 (KJV)

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts

"And one cried to another and said: 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!'" -Isaiah 6:3 (NKJV)

Friday, July 3, 2009

He shall judge the peoples righteously

"Say among the nations, 'The LORD reigns; The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved; He shall judge the peoples righteously.'" -Psalm 96:10 (NKJV)

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Declare His glory among all the nations

"Declare His glory among all the nations, His wonders among all peoples." -Psalm 96:3 (NKJV)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Proclaim the good news of His salvation

"Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day." -Psalm 96:2 (NKJV)

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sing to the LORD a new song

"Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth." -Psalm 96:1 (NKJV)

Monday, June 29, 2009

Count it all joy...

"Count it all joy, my brethren, when you may fall into various temptations; knowing that the proof of your faith does work and endurance, and let the endurance have a perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire -- lacking in nothing" -James 1:2-4 (MYLT)

Sunday, June 28, 2009

every one who is transgressing, and is not remaining in the teaching of the Christ, has not God

"every one who is transgressing, and is not remaining in the teaching of the Christ, has not God; he who is remaining in the teaching of the Christ, this one has both the Father and the Son" -II John 9 (MYLT)

Saturday, June 27, 2009

every one who is begotten of God does overcome the world

"because every one who is begotten of God does overcome the world, and this is the victory that did overcome the world -- our faith; who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God?" -I John 5:4-5 (MYLT)

Friday, June 26, 2009

His commands are not burdensome

"for this is the love of God, that we may keep his commands, and His commands are not burdensome" -I John 5:3 (MYLT)

Thursday, June 25, 2009

He who is wise wins souls.

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls." -Proverbs 11:30 (WEB)

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Keep me from sinning

"Keep me from sinning. Do not let anyone gain control over me. Then I will be blameless, and I will be free from any great offense." -Psalm 19:13 (GWT)

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Leave your simple ways

"Leave your simple ways, and live and walk in the way of insight." -Proverbs 9:6 (ESV)

Monday, June 22, 2009

hear in heaven and act and judge Your servants

"If a man sins against his neighbor and is made to take an oath, and he comes and takes an oath before Your altar in this house, then hear in heaven and act and judge Your servants, condemning the wicked by bringing his way on his own head and justifying the righteous by giving him according to his righteousness." -I Kings 8:31-32 (NASB)

Sunday, June 21, 2009

No creature is hidden from His sight

"And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account." -Hebrews 4:13 (ESV)

Saturday, June 20, 2009

When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands...

"When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you." -Psalm 128:2 (NASB)

Friday, June 19, 2009

have regard to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication

"Yet have regard to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which Your servant prays before You today" -I Kings 8:28 (NASB)

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Solid food is for the mature

"for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil." -Hebrews 5:13-14 (ESV)

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the kowledge of the Holy One is insight." -Proverbs 9:10 (ESV)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the LORD

"Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the LORD our God, to walk in His statues and to keep His commandments, as at this day." -I Kings 8:61 (NASB)

Monday, June 15, 2009

So there remains a Sabbath rest

"So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God." -Hebrews 4:9 (NASB)

Sunday, June 14, 2009

How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD

"How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways." -Pslam 128:1 (NASB)

Saturday, June 13, 2009

There is no God like You

"He said, 'O LORD, the God of Isreal, there is no God like You in the heaven above or on the earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing lovingkindness to Your servants who walk bfore you with all their heart.'" -I King 8:23 (NASB)

Friday, June 12, 2009

Repent... and turn... that your sins may be blotted out

"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus." -Acts 3:19-20 (ESV)

Thursday, June 11, 2009

No servant can serve two masters

"No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." -Luke 16:13 (ESV)

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

How great is Your goodness

"How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which you have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!" -Pslam 31:19 (NASB)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

More joy in heaven over one sinner who repents...

"I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." -Luke 15:7 (NASB)

Monday, June 8, 2009

No one repays another with evil for evil

"See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people." -I Thessalonians 5:15 (NASB)

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Remember Jesus Christ

"Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory." -II Timothy 2:8-10 (ESV)

Saturday, June 6, 2009

The righteous shall live by faith

"For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, 'The righteous shall live by faith.'" -Romans 1:17 (ESV)

Friday, June 5, 2009

Acknowledge Christ Before Men

"And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before man, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God, but the one who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God." -Luke 12:8-9 (ESV)

Thursday, June 4, 2009

The Grace of God

"For the grace of God that brings salvation comes to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldy passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in the present age, while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purifty for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." -Titus 2:11-14 (NIV)

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Teach sound doctrine

"You must teach what us in accord with sound doctrine." -Titus 2:1 (NIV)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Be active in sharing sharing your faith

"I pray that you be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have the full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ." -Philemon 6 (NIV)

Monday, June 1, 2009

Never be lacking in zeal

"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spirtual fervor, serving the Lord." -Romans 12:11 (NIV)

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Jesus says that "I am in the father and the Father is in me"

"Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works." -John 14:20 (ESV)

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Flee from youthful lusts

"Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart." -II Timothy 2:22 (NASB)

Friday, May 29, 2009

Wise see and avoid danger

"The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble." -Proverbs 27:12 (NCV)

Thursday, May 28, 2009

I say to you, Swear not at all

"But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shall you swear by your head, because you can not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil." -Matthew 5:34-37 (AKJV)

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

We who died to sin, how shall we still live in it?

"What, then, shall we say? shall we continue in the sin that the grace may abound? let it not be! we who died to the sin -- how shall we still live in it?" -Romans 6:1-2 (YLT)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Put a knife to your throat if...

"And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food." -Proverbs 23:2 (BBE)

Monday, May 25, 2009

The Parable of the Leaven

"And again he said, 'To what shall I liken the reign of God? It is like leaven, which a woman, having taken, did hide in three measures of meal, till that all was leavened.'" -Luke 13:20-21 (YLT)

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Let your speech always be gracious

"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." -Colossians 4:6 (ESV)

Saturday, May 23, 2009

in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed to the heir of all things, through whom he created the world." -Hebrews 1:1-2 (ESV)

Friday, May 22, 2009

do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." -Colossians 3:17 (ESV)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

He will wipe away every tear

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." -Revelation 21:4 (ESV)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

There will be false teachers among you

"But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction." -II Peter 2:1 (ESV)

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

He who humbles himself will be exalted

"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." -Luke 14:11 (NASB)

Monday, May 18, 2009

Every word of God is tested

"Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words, Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar." -Proverbs 30:5-6 (NASB)

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Be diligent to present yourself to God...

"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. But avoid wordly and empty chatter, for it will lead to futher ungodliness" -II Timothy 3:15-16 (NASB)

Saturday, May 16, 2009

He made from one man every nation of mankind

"and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us" -Acts 17:26-27 (NASB)

Friday, May 15, 2009

All things have been handed over to Me by My Father

"All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." -Matthew 11:27 (ESV)

Thursday, May 14, 2009

The earth is the LORD's

"The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein." -Psalm 24:1 (ESV)

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

the greatest in the kingdom of heaven

"Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives me." -Matthew 18:4-5 (NKJV)

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

In Him we have obtained an inheritance

"In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will" -Ephesians 1:11 (ESV)

Monday, May 11, 2009

You did not choose Me but I chose you

"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you." -John 15:16 (NASB)

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Prove to be My Disciples

"My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples." -John 15:8 (NASB)

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Wonders in the heavens and in the earth

"And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: Blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD." -Joel 2:30-31 (NKJV)

Friday, May 8, 2009

The kingdom of God [is] like...a mustard seed

"Then He said, 'What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.'" -Luke 13:18-19 (NKJV)

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Your labor is not in vain

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowng that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." -I Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

You are clean because of the word I have spoken to you

"Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you." -John 15:3 (ESV)

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Cast your burden on the LORD

"Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." -Psalm 55:22 (ESV)

Monday, May 4, 2009

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin

"He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." -2 Corinthians 5:21 (NASB)

Sunday, May 3, 2009

by his wounds we are healed

"But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed." -Isaiah 53:5 (WEB)

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet...believed

"Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'" -John 20:29 (ESV)

Friday, May 1, 2009

Who is like You, O LORD?

"Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?" -Exodus 15:11 (ESV)

Thursday, April 30, 2009

What is His name or His son's name?

"Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His son's name? Surely you know!" -Proverbs 30:4 (NASB)

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Children of light and the day

"You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness." -I Thessalonians 5:5 (AKJV)

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, in their eagerness to get rich, have wandered away from the faith and caused themselves a lot of pain." -I Timothy 6:10 (ISV)

Monday, April 27, 2009

that they may behold My glory

"Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world." -John 17:24 (NKJV)

Sunday, April 26, 2009

As you share in the sufferings of the Messiah rejoice

"Instead, as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah rejoice, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of His glory " -I Peter 4:13 (HCSB)

Saturday, April 25, 2009

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD

"For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments." -Ezra 7:10 (KJV)

Friday, April 24, 2009

See to it that no one takes you captive

"See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ." -Colossians 2:8 (NASB)

Thursday, April 23, 2009

But to obtain salvation

"For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." -I Thessalonians 5:9 (RSV)

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The LORD has made everything for its own purpose

"The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked fro the day of evil." -Proverbs 16:4 (NASB)

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation

"Those who are eager to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into numerous thoughtless and hurtful cravings that plunge people into destruction and ruin." -I Timothy 6:9 (MLB)

Monday, April 20, 2009

No condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." -Romans 8:1 (NKJV)

Sunday, April 19, 2009

If anyone advocates a different doctrine...

"If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain." -I Timothy 6:3-5 (NASB)

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Nothing can ever separate us from God's love

"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord" -Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)

Friday, April 17, 2009

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold

"How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver." -Proverbs 16:16 (NASB)

Thursday, April 16, 2009

My yoke is pleasent, and my burden is light

'Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest. Place my yoke on you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is pleasant, and my burden is light.'" -Matthew 11:28-30 (ISV)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The fullness of the Godhead

"For in Him all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily, and in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority, you are enjoying the fullness of life." -Colossians 2:9-10 (MLB)

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

For I hate divorce says the LORD

"For I hate divorce,' says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'and him who covers his garment with wrong,' says the LORD of hosts. 'So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously.'" -Malachi 2:16 (NASB)

Monday, April 13, 2009

Blessed is the man who endures temptation

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him." -James 1:12 (WEB)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Free from love of money

"Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you." -Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Show mercy to those who have doubts

"Show mercy to those who have doubts. Save others by snatching them from the fire. To others, show mercy with fear, hating even the clothes stained by their sinful lives." -Jude 22-23 (ISV)

Friday, April 10, 2009

He gives strength to the weary

"He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power." -Isaiah 40:29 (NASB)

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Jesus Christ is the same

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!" -Hebrews 13:8 (NET)

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Parable of the Hidden Treasure

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." -Matthew 13:44 (NASB)

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Our God is a consuming fire

"Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire." -Hebrews 12:28-29 (ESV)

Monday, April 6, 2009

For the Lord will not cast off forever

"For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men." -Lamentations 3:31-33 (ESV)

Sunday, April 5, 2009

He disciplines us for our good

"Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness." -Hebrews 12:9-10 (ESV)

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Go to the ant, O sluggard

"Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest." -Proverbs 6:6-8 (NASB)

Friday, April 3, 2009

The spirit of the antichrist

"But every spirit who does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist. You have heard that he is coming, and now he is already in the world." -I John 4:3 (ISV)

Thursday, April 2, 2009

The LORD God is a sun and a shield

"For the LORD God is a sun and a shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." -Psalm 84:11 (RV)

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Thy lovingkindness is better than life

"Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise thee." -Psalm 63:3 (ASV)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

To the pure all things are pure

"To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled." -Titus 1:15 (ASV)

Monday, March 30, 2009

He stood and measured the earth

"He stood and measured the earth; he looked and shook the nations; then the eternal mountains were scattered; the everlasting hills sank low. His were the everlasting ways." -Habakkuk 3:6 (ESV)

Sunday, March 29, 2009

The grace of God has appeared

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works." -Titus 2:11-14 (ESV)

Saturday, March 28, 2009

May God be gracious to us

"May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations." -Psalm 67:1-2 (ESV)

Friday, March 27, 2009

You will be My witnesses to the end of the earth

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." -Acts 1:8 (ESV)

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The thoughts of the righteous are just

"The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful." -Proverbs 12:5 (WEB)

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Only fear the LORD

"Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you." -I Samuel 12:24 (ESV)

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Holy Spirit, who is the guarentee of our inheritance

"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." -Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV)

Monday, March 23, 2009

Peace of God which surpasses all comprehension

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:7 (NASB)

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Heap burning coals on your enemy's head by kindness

"If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you." -Proverbs 25:21-22 (ESV)

Saturday, March 21, 2009

By Him everyone who believes is freed

"and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything which you could not be freed by the law of Moses." -Acts 13:39 (ESV)

Friday, March 20, 2009

He knows those who take refuge in Him

"The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him." -Nahum 1:7 (NASB)

Thursday, March 19, 2009

All things become visible when they are exposed by the light

"But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light." -Ephesians 5:13 (NASB)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's

"for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord's." -Romans 14:8 (NASB)

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Be born of water and the Spirit

"Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God.'" -John 3:5 (NASB)

Monday, March 16, 2009

A fool is swallowed by his own lips

"The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips." -Ecclesiastes 10:12 (WEB)

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." -I Timothy 4:12 (NIV)

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Every knee should bow

"Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the father." -Philippians 2:9-11 (NIV)

Friday, March 13, 2009

Make the most out of every opportunity

"Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most out of every opportunity." -Colossians 4:5 (NCV)

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Keep thinking about these things

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—keep thinking about these things." -Philippians 4:8 (ISV)

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Let your words be few

"Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you on earth, so let your words be few." -Ecclesiastes 5:2 (NIV)

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

They will soar on wings like eagles

"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 40:31 (NIV)

Monday, March 9, 2009

His compassions never fail

"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." -Lamentations 3:22 (NIV)

Sunday, March 8, 2009

My rock, fortress, and deliverer

"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take my refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." -Psalm 18:2 (NIV)

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Put on the full armor of God

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil." -Ephesians 6:11 (NASB)

Friday, March 6, 2009

How great are His signs

"How great are His signs And how mighty are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom And His dominion is from generation to generation." -Daniel 4:3 (NASB)

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Do not love the world

"Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." -I John 2:15 (NASB)

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Envy makes the bones rot

"A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot." -Proverbs 14:30 (ESV)

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Repent and live!

"For I take no delight in the death of anyone, declares the sovereign LORD. Repent and live!" -Ezekiel 18:32 (NET)

Monday, March 2, 2009

God did listen!

"If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer." -Psalm 66:18-19 (NLT)

Sunday, March 1, 2009

I know that my Reedeemer lives

"For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth." -Job 19:25 (ESV)

Saturday, February 28, 2009

He has caused us to be born again

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you" -I Peter 1:3-4 (ESV)

Friday, February 27, 2009

Be still and know that I am God

"Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth!" -Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The tounge is a fire

"And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell." -James 3:6 (ESV)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

My food is to do the will of the One who sent me

"Jesus said to them, 'My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to complete his work.'" -John 4:34 (NET)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

There is none like You

"There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might." -Jeremiah 10:6 (ESV)

Monday, February 23, 2009

He established the world by His wisdom

"He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens" -Jeremiah 51:15 (WEB)

Sunday, February 22, 2009

He appointed me to preach good news to the poor

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord." -Luke 4:18-19 (WEB)

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Let us look only to Jesus

"Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God's throne." -Hebrews 12:2 (NCV)

Friday, February 20, 2009

Boast in understanding and knowledge of the LORD

"Thus says the LORD: Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD." -Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ESV)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

My Words shall not pass away

"the heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." -Mark 13:31 (YLT)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth

"Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers." -Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Our salvation in time of trouble

"O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in time of trouble." -Isaiah 33:2 (ESV)

Monday, February 16, 2009

Just as God has Forgiven you

"and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you." -Ephesians 4:32 (ASV)

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Walk in Darkness or Walk in Light?

"If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." -I John 1:6-7 (ESV)

Saturday, February 14, 2009

But also to suffer for Him

"For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him" -Phillipians 1:29 (NIV)

Friday, February 13, 2009

Offer your bodies as living sacrafices

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship." -Romans 12:1 (NIV)

Thursday, February 12, 2009

His delight is in the law of the Lord

"but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." -Psalms 1:2 (ESV)

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Whoever does good is from God

"Beloved, do not imitate evil but immitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil is has not seen God." -3 John 11 (ESV)

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Fools say there is no god

"Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right." -Psalm 14:1 (NET)

Monday, February 9, 2009

Salvation is found in no one else

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." -Acts 4:12 (NIV)

Sunday, February 8, 2009

He was raised to life to justify us

"He was sentenced to death because of our sins and raised to life to justify us." -Romans 4:25 (ISV)

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven

"Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered." -Romans 4:7 (NIV)

Friday, February 6, 2009

So that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah

"But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." -John 20:31 (HCSB)

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Fear him who can destroy both soul and body

"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." -Matthew 10:28 (ESV)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Everything created by God is good

"For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer." -I Timothy 4:4 (ESV)

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

A Friend who sticks closer than a brother

"A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." -Proverbs 18:24 (NASB)

Monday, February 2, 2009

All things were created through Him and for Him

"For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." -Colossians 1:16 (ESV)

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Are you not more valuable to the Father than the birds?

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" -Matthew 6:27 (NIV)

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Seek first the kingdom of God

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." -Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

Friday, January 30, 2009

Be Changed Within by a New Way of Thinking

"Do not change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect." -Romans 12:2 (NCV)