I KINGS 11:4: “In his old age, his wives tempted him to follow other gods. He was no longer committed to the LORD his God as his father David had been.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: It is not how fast you run … Continue reading →

PROVERBS 4:13: “Cling to discipline. Do not relax your grip on it. Keep it because it is your life.” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: Whatever happened to “spiritual disciplines”? Many truly love the Lord, but have never developed a life of discipline when … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 10:13: “There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he … Continue reading →

I KINGS 3:9: “Give me a heart that listens so that I can judge your people and tell the difference between good and evil. After all, who can judge this great people of yours?” (GW‬)‬ OBSERVATION: What is “Wisdom”? Is … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 7:24: “Brothers and sisters, you should remain in whatever circumstances you were in when God called you. God is with you in those circumstances.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Have you ever heard The expression – “Bloom where you are planted!” … Continue reading →

PSALMS 149:6-9: “Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands to take vengeance on the nations, to punish the people of the world, to put their kings in chains and their leaders … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 4:15-16: “You may have countless Christian guardians, but you don’t have many ⌊spiritual⌋ fathers. I became your father in the Christian life by telling you the Good News about Christ Jesus. So I encourage you to imitate me.” … Continue reading →

PSALMS 145:15-16: “The eyes of all creatures look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand, and you satisfy the desire of every living thing.” (GW‬)‬ OBSERVATION: “Dad – please don’t say … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 1:30-31: “You are partners with Christ Jesus because of God. Jesus has become our wisdom sent from God, our approval, our holiness, and our ransom from sin. As Scripture says, “Whoever brags must brag about what the Lord … Continue reading →

ROMANS 16:17-18: “Brothers and sisters, I urge you to watch out for those people who create divisions and who make others fall away [from the Christian faith] by teaching doctrine that is not the same as you have learned. Stay … Continue reading →

ROMANS 12:17-21: “Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you. Focus your thoughts on those things that are considered noble. As much as it is possible, live in peace with everyone. Don’t take revenge, dear … Continue reading →

PSALM 135:18: “Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them.” (GW‬)‬‭‭ OBSERVATION: What do I see when I look in the mirror? Who do I reflect through the actions of my life? What is … Continue reading →

ROMANS 6:12-13: “Therefore, never let sin rule your physical body so that you obey its desires. Never offer any part of your body to sin’s power. No part of your body should ever be used to do any ungodly thing. … Continue reading →

ROMANS 5:18-19: “Therefore, everyone was condemned through one failure, and everyone received God’s life-giving approval through one verdict. Clearly, through one person’s disobedience humanity became sinful, and through one person’s obedience humanity will receive God’s approval.” (GW‬)‬ OBSERVATION: Can one … Continue reading →

ROMANS 3:25-26: “God showed that Christ is the throne of mercy where God’s approval is given through faith in Christ’s blood. In his patience God waited to deal with sins committed in the past. He waited so that he could … Continue reading →

PSALMS 127:1: “If the LORD does not build the house, it is useless for the builders to work on it. If the LORD does not protect a city, it is useless for the guard to stay alert.” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: What … Continue reading →

PSALMS 126:5-6: “Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest. The person who goes out weeping, carrying his bag of seed, will come home singing, carrying his bundles of grain.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Is it all worth … Continue reading →

I SAMUEL 4:21-22: “She called the boy Ichabod [No Glory], saying, “Israel’s glory is gone,” because the ark of God had been captured and because her father-in-law and her husband ⌊died⌋. “Israel’s glory is gone because the ark of God … Continue reading →

PSALM 121:7-8: “The LORD guards you from every evil. He guards your life. The LORD guards you as you come and go, now and forever.” (GW)‭ OBSERVATION: Have you ever heard the expression – “I’ve got your back?” This is … Continue reading →

PSALMS 119:67: “Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off, but now I hold on to your word.” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: Can anything good come from suffering? In all honesty, no one wants to suffer. Our natural inclination is … Continue reading →