II CORINTHIANS 10:3-5: “We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle … Continue reading →

ISAIAH 24:1: “Look! The Lord is about to destroy the earth and make it a vast wasteland. He devastates the surface of the earth and scatters the people.” NLT‭‭OBSERVATION: What is the future of the world? Is the world on … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 7:10: “For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.” … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 5:19-21: “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 4:16-18: “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 3:16-18: “But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 15:32-34: “…And if there is no resurrection, “Let’s feast and drink, for tomorrow we die!” Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” Think carefully about what is right, and stop … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 12:11: “It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.” NLT‭‭OBSERVATION: The church could take some notes from the world of politics. Years ago a phrase … Continue reading →

ECCLESIASTES 12:5-7: “Remember him before you become fearful of falling and worry about danger in the streets; before your hair turns white like an almond tree in bloom, and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper, and the … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 7:17-24: “Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. For instance, a man … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 1:18-25: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the … Continue reading →

ROMANS 16:19-20: “But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong. The God of peace will soon crush … Continue reading →

ROMANS 13:11-14: “This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of … Continue reading →

ROMANS 11:33-36: “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And … Continue reading →

ROMANS 8:5-6: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to … Continue reading →

ROMANS 6:14: “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.” NLT‭OBSERVATION: Are you struggling to live the Christian life? Is your life … Continue reading →

Today many competing flags are asking us for our allegiance. I am not speaking of the national flag of the state. The flags I am referring to are those which are flown in both pride and protest. They are flown … Continue reading →

ROMANS 3:30-31: “There is only one God, and he makes people right with himself only by faith, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of … Continue reading →

PROVERBS 8:32-36: “And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my … Continue reading →

PROVERBS 7:2-3: “Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” NLT‭‭OBSERVATION: What is the pathway of life? Is there a … Continue reading →